Patrick Muldoon, ‘Days of Our Lives’ and ‘Melrose Place’ actor, dead at 57 from heart attack
- Actor and producer Patrick Muldoon, known for his roles in “Days of Our Lives” and “Melrose Place,” has died at the age of 57 after suffering a sudden heart attack at his Beverly Hills home.
Patrick Muldoon, famous for his roles in "Days of Our Lives" and "Melrose Place," has died. He was 57.
The actor and producer passed on Sunday following a sudden heart attack, Deadline reported .
His sister, Shana Muldoon-Zappa, told TMZ that Patrick had spent Sunday morning with his partner, Miriam Rothbart, at their Beverly Hills home before going to shower.
Patrick Muldoon has died. He was 57. Getty Images
The actor and producer died following a sudden heart attack. Getty Images for Best Buddies
After Rothbart decided to check on him because he was taking too long, she found him unconscious on the bathroom floor.
Though parademics were called, Muldoon was pronounced dead on the scene.
Known as "Bobo" among his loved ones, per Deadline, a friend described him as "endlessly generous — with his poetry, his humor and his unmistakable presence."
Muldoon suffered a heart attack early Sunday and could not be resuscitated. GC Images
He is survived by his partner, his parents and his sister. Getty Images
He also "loved animals and people alike, gave unforgettable hugs, and possessed a rare quality of making others feel safe and seen," as he was further remembered for being "stylish, charismatic and full of life, he embraced each day with a full-tilt, rock 'n' roll spirit."
After growing up in San Pedro, Calif., Muldoon graduated from USC, where he played on the Trojans football team.
However, he made a career pivot when he appeared on two episodes of "Who's the Boss?" while still in college.
Muldoon (second from the right, bottom) rose to fame for his role in "Melrose Place." 20th Century Fox
He played Richard Hart from Season 3 to 5. Courtesy Everett Collection
Soon after his 1991 graduation, he landed a three-episode recurring role on "Saved By the Bell." He famously played Jeff, Kelly's (Tiffani Thiessen) brief love interest.
He went on to play one of his most iconic roles as Austin Reed on "Days of Our Lives," which he played from 1992 to 1995 and then again from 2011 to 2012. During his hiatus from "Days," Muldoon played Richard Hart in "Melrose Place" from Season 3 to 5.
His career spanned to the big screen where he played Zander Barcalow in the 1997 film "Starship Troopers," alongside Denise Richards. His latest movie, "Dirty Hands," is set to be released later this year.
He also executive-produced several projects. GC Images
He was also the lead singer for the Sleeping Masses. Getty Images
He was also an executive producer on multiple projects, such as "The Tribes of Palos Verdes," "The Dreadful" and "Riff Raff." Before his untimely death, he was executive-producing "Kockroach," starring Chris Hemsworth, Taron Egerton and Zazie Beetz.
To top it off, he was the lead singer and played guitar for the Sleeping Masses.
He is survived by Rothbart; his parents, Deanna and Patrick Muldoon Sr.; his sister and brother-in-law, Shana and Ahmet Zappa; and their children.
