The actor Patrick Muldoon, star of Days of Our Lives, has died
20 april 2026 в 15:13
Patrick Muldoon was a familiar face on television for several decades, best known for his role as Austin Reed on the soap opera «Days of Our Lives» and appearances in «Melrose Place» and «Starship Troopers». He passed away on April 19, 2026, at the age of 57, as confirmed by his manager in an interview with Variety. According to Deadline, his sudden death occurred after a heart attack.
Following the announcement of his death, numerous tributes appeared on social media, including one from actor Jake Gethman, who shared an archival photo with Patrick on Instagram. «Rest in peace, Patrick Muldoon. 🕊️ I worked with him when I was 8, on the set of 'Little Dead Rotting Hood' — a wonderful person who always kept the atmosphere light», - he wrote, adding: «#gone toosoon».
Others also recalled Muldoon’s impact, with one friend describing him as «immeasurably generous — in poetry, humor, and his unique presence». He was said to «love animals and people», - giving «unforgettable hugs» and making others «feel safe and seen», - embracing life with «full commitment and a rock-and-roll spirit».
Learn more about Muldoon below.
Patrick Muldoon was born on September 27, 1968, in San Pedro, California. He grew up in a close-knit family and remained closely connected to Los Angeles throughout his life and career.
Muldoon attended the University of Southern California, where he played tight end on the Trojans football team. He graduated in 1991 and soon began his acting career.
Muldoon built a steady career in television and film. Early in his career, he appeared in three episodes of «Saved by the Bell» before rising to fame for his role as Austin Reed on «Days of Our Lives», - which he played from 1992 to 1995 and again from 2011 to 2012. He also portrayed Richard Hart on «Melrose Place» for three seasons in the mid-1990s.
In 1997, he starred in «Starship Troopers» alongside Casper Van Dien, Denise Richards, and Neil Patrick Harris, and continued to work actively in the 1990s and 2000s in films such as «Born to Ride», - «Spider 3D», - and «Saving Christmas», - as well as in TV movies like «Deadly Revenge» and «His Secret Past».
Muldoon was also an active producer, working on several films, including «Palos Verdes», - «Arkansas», - «Malrow», - «The Card Counter», - «Terrible», - and «Riff Raff» through his company Storyboard Productions. He was set to produce the upcoming film «Kockroach» starring Chris Hemsworth.
Just days before his death, Muldoon expressed his excitement about this project on Instagram, writing: «So excited to be a part of this amazing project KOCKROACH, directed by Matt Ross, with Chris Hemsworth, Taron Egerton, Zazie Beetz, and Alec Baldwin».
Muldoon tried to keep his personal life private, but reports from TMZ claim that he was at home with his girlfriend Miriam Rothbart shortly before his death.
Earlier in his life, he also had a romantic relationship with Denise Richards, and they remained on good terms for many years.
In addition to his acting career, Muldoon was passionate about music. He was the lead singer of the band The Sleeping Masses and also released solo tracks, including «I Believe» and «Gray Again». His ex-girlfriend Richards appeared in the music video for «Gray Again»
Following the announcement of his death, numerous tributes appeared on social media, including one from actor Jake Gethman, who shared an archival photo with Patrick on Instagram. «Rest in peace, Patrick Muldoon. 🕊️ I worked with him when I was 8, on the set of 'Little Dead Rotting Hood' — a wonderful person who always kept the atmosphere light», - he wrote, adding: «#gone toosoon».
Others also recalled Muldoon’s impact, with one friend describing him as «immeasurably generous — in poetry, humor, and his unique presence». He was said to «love animals and people», - giving «unforgettable hugs» and making others «feel safe and seen», - embracing life with «full commitment and a rock-and-roll spirit».
Learn more about Muldoon below.
Patrick Muldoon was born on September 27, 1968, in San Pedro, California. He grew up in a close-knit family and remained closely connected to Los Angeles throughout his life and career.
Muldoon attended the University of Southern California, where he played tight end on the Trojans football team. He graduated in 1991 and soon began his acting career.
Muldoon built a steady career in television and film. Early in his career, he appeared in three episodes of «Saved by the Bell» before rising to fame for his role as Austin Reed on «Days of Our Lives», - which he played from 1992 to 1995 and again from 2011 to 2012. He also portrayed Richard Hart on «Melrose Place» for three seasons in the mid-1990s.
In 1997, he starred in «Starship Troopers» alongside Casper Van Dien, Denise Richards, and Neil Patrick Harris, and continued to work actively in the 1990s and 2000s in films such as «Born to Ride», - «Spider 3D», - and «Saving Christmas», - as well as in TV movies like «Deadly Revenge» and «His Secret Past».
Muldoon was also an active producer, working on several films, including «Palos Verdes», - «Arkansas», - «Malrow», - «The Card Counter», - «Terrible», - and «Riff Raff» through his company Storyboard Productions. He was set to produce the upcoming film «Kockroach» starring Chris Hemsworth.
Just days before his death, Muldoon expressed his excitement about this project on Instagram, writing: «So excited to be a part of this amazing project KOCKROACH, directed by Matt Ross, with Chris Hemsworth, Taron Egerton, Zazie Beetz, and Alec Baldwin».
Muldoon tried to keep his personal life private, but reports from TMZ claim that he was at home with his girlfriend Miriam Rothbart shortly before his death.
Earlier in his life, he also had a romantic relationship with Denise Richards, and they remained on good terms for many years.
In addition to his acting career, Muldoon was passionate about music. He was the lead singer of the band The Sleeping Masses and also released solo tracks, including «I Believe» and «Gray Again». His ex-girlfriend Richards appeared in the music video for «Gray Again»
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