‘Days of Our Lives’ and ‘Melrose Place’ actor dies at 57

News April 20, 2026 · 0 Comment
The sudden death of Patrick Muldoon has left fans of television and film reflecting on a career that spanned decades and genres, marked by both consistency and quiet versatility.

According to reports, Muldoon suffered a heart attack at his home in Beverly Hills. His sister, Shana Muldoon-Zappa, shared that the morning had begun like any other—he had been having coffee with his girlfriend before stepping away to take a shower. When he did not return, concern grew. He was later found unconscious on the bathroom floor. Emergency services were called, but despite efforts to revive him, he could not be saved.

For many viewers, Muldoon became a familiar presence through his work on Days of Our Lives, where he portrayed Austin Reed during the early 1990s and returned years later. His performance helped define a generation of daytime television, blending sincerity with the emotional intensity the format demands.