Days Of Our Lives & Melrose Place star Patrick Muldoon’s tragic cause of death confirmed after his sudden collapse at 57
PATRICK Muldoon’s tragic cause of death has been confirmed after the soap star’s sudden collapse at the age of 57.
The Days Of Our Lives and Melrose Place actor died from a heart attack, according to official records, with several underlying health conditions also revealed.
New details show Muldoon suffered a myocardial infarction – more commonly known as a heart attack – on April 19, as confirmed by his death certificate.
The document, released by the County of Los Angeles’ Department of Public Health, also listed contributing factors to his death.
These included a hereditary coagulopathy disorder, which affects blood clotting, and a pulmonary embolism – a dangerous blood clot that travels to the lungs and blocks blood flow.
The actor was cremated on Tuesday, with his occupation listed as both actor and producer.
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His sister, Shana Muldoon-Zappa, had earlier shared that he died of a heart attack, posting a touching tribute alongside a final video sent to family just hours before his death.
In the clip, Muldoon is seen joking while showing a painting at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
“As always, he jokes… and yet profoundly brings all things into one moment,” she wrote.
“The joke-ster, the artist, the football player, and the intensely spiritually connected, Jesuit educated, incredible being that is Patrick Muldoon. My best friend. The best brother/son/uncle/anyone could ever possibly ask for.”
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“I will have so much more to share as I know he loves this earthly realm and all he created within it,” she continued, “including all of the love and light his spirit is now receiving through all of you…. Surrounding you in light.”
Tributes also poured in from friends and co-stars, including actress Barbara Eden.
“Patrick was a sweet man who was very personable,” she said.
“I enjoyed the time we spent between takes and just enjoying each other’s company in general during the production of the film. He made the experience even more fun.”
“While the passing of a loved one is never easy,” she added, “it is especially difficult when it’s unexpected and sudden as I understand Patrick’s was. My thoughts and condolences are with his family and friends.”
Born in San Pedro, California, Patrick Muldoon shot to fame in the 1990s after launching his career while studying in the University of Southern California, where he also played football.
He first appeared on Who’s the Boss? before landing a role on Saved By the Bell after graduating in 1991.
His big break came as Austin Reed on Days of Our Lives, a role he originated between 1992 and 1995 before returning years later.
Muldoon later played villain Richard Hart on Melrose Place and starred in a string of TV movies.
On the big screen, he was known for playing Zander Barcalow in the 1997 sci-fi hit Starship Troopers.
His final film, Dirty Hands, is due for release later this year.
Away from the spotlight, Muldoon worked behind the scenes as an executive producer on a number of films and was also passionate about music, performing as lead singer of The Sleeping Masses.
Known as “Bobo” to loved ones, Muldoon is survived by his partner Miriam Rothbart, his parents, his sister and extended family.