Patrick Muldoon, best known for his roles in Days of Our Lives and Melrose Place, has died at the age of 57.
His passing was confirmed by his manager to Variety. According to reports from TMZ, Muldoon died of a heart attack after being found unconscious at his home in Beverly Hills. Emergency services were reportedly called by his girlfriend, but he could not be revived.
Muldoon rose to prominence in the early 1990s when he originated the role of Austin Reed on Days of Our Lives, a character he portrayed from 1992 to 1995. His performance made him a familiar face in daytime television, earning him a loyal fan base. He later returned to reprise the role between 2011 and 2012.
Beyond daytime TV, Muldoon also appeared in Melrose Place, further cementing his place in popular 90s television culture. Over the years, he built a diverse career across film and television, taking on roles in dramas, comedies, and action projects.
Tributes from fans and colleagues have begun pouring in, remembering him for his on-screen presence and contributions to television during a defining era of entertainment.
Muldoon’s death marks the loss of a well-known figure in American television, particularly for audiences who followed his work during the height of soap operas and prime-time dramas in the 1990s.