Patrick Muldoon, an actor and producer known for his roles in Days of Our Lives and Starship Troopers, has died at the age of 57. His manager confirmed that he passed away at home from a heart attack.
Career Highlights
Muldoon gained fame for his portrayal of Austin Reed on the NBC daytime soap opera Days of Our Lives, where he appeared from 1992 to 1995. He briefly returned to the show in 2011. In addition to his work on the soap, he starred in the 1997 sci-fi action film Starship Troopers, playing Zander Barcalow, a character who was the romantic rival of the lead, portrayed by Casper Van Dien.
His television career also included a role in the popular 1990s series Melrose Place, where he played the villain Richard Hart for three seasons from 1995 to 1996. Earlier in his career, Muldoon appeared in the sitcom Saved By the Bell as Jeffrey Hunter.
Tributes and Personal Life
Following his passing, tributes poured in from colleagues. Alison Sweeney, who worked with Muldoon on Days of Our Lives, expressed her sorrow on social media, describing him as “brilliantly talented” and “endlessly kind.” Dina Meyer, his co-star from Starship Troopers, remembered him as “one of the kindest people” she had known and shared her condolences with his family.
Born in San Pedro, California, Muldoon began his acting career while studying at the University of Southern California, where he was also a member of the football team. He later ventured into film production, working on projects such as The Tribes of Palos Verdes and Arkansas. He was set to produce the upcoming feature Kockroach, starring Chris Hemsworth, and his last on-screen appearance will be in the action-crime thriller Dirty Hands, alongside Denise Richards.
Muldoon is survived by his partner, Miriam Rothbart, his parents Deanna and Patrick Muldoon Sr., his sister Shana, brother-in-law Ahmet Zappa, and his niece and nephew, Halo and Arrow Zappa.
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