Patrick Muldoon, best known for his roles in “Days of Our Lives” and “Melrose Place,” has died. He was 57.
The actor’s manager confirmed the news to Variety. According to Deadline, Muldoon died on Sunday following a sudden heart attack.
Muldoon’s sister, Shana Muldoon-Zappa, told TMZ that the actor had spent Sunday morning with his partner, Miriam Rothbart, at their Beverly Hills home before taking a shower. Rothbart later found him unconscious on the bathroom floor.
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Muldoon was pronounced dead at the scene after paramedics arrived, the outlet reported.
Representatives for Muldoon did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.
Born in San Pedro, California, Muldoon got his on-camera start while attending the University of Southern California. The young actor starred in two episodes of “Who’s the Boss?” and then landed a short role on “Saved by the Bell” after graduating in 1991.
Muldoon landed his breakthrough role as Austin Reed on “Days of Our Lives” from 1992 to 1995. He later reprised the role in 2011.
The actor also portrayed Richard Hart in “Melrose Place” for three seasons until 1996, and in 1997, played Zander Barcalow in the film “Starship Troopers,” directed by Paul Verhoeven.
An active producer, Muldoon was set to produce the upcoming feature “Kockroach,” starring Chris Hemsworth.
Two days before his death, Muldoon posted about the project on Instagram.
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“So excited to be a part of this amazing project KOCKROACH directed by Matt Ross starring Chris Hemsworth, Taron Egerton, Zazie Beetz and Alec Baldwin.”
The production is currently filming in Australia.
According to Deadline, Muldoon was known as “Bobo” among his loved ones and was described as “endlessly generous — with his poetry, his humor, and his unmistakable presence.”
“[Muldoon] loved animals and people alike, gave unforgettable hugs, and possessed a rare quality of making others feel safe and seen,” his friends told the outlet. “Stylish, charismatic, and full of life, he embraced each day with a full-tilt, rock ’n’ roll spirit.”
Muldoon is survived by his partner, Miriam Rothbart, along with his parents, Deanna and Patrick Muldoon Sr.; sister and brother-in-law Shana and Ahmet Zappa, niece Halo and nephew Arrow Zappa, per Variety.
