Days of Our Lives star Patrick Muldoon dies suddenly at age 57
Renowned drama and soap opera actor Patrick Muldoon has died suddenly at the age of 57.
It's believed he suffered a heart attack, according to entertainment publication Deadline.
Born in California, he was best known for his role in the US drama Days of Our Lives, where he portrayed Austin Reed.
Actor Patrick Muldoon has died at age 57. Instagram/@thepatrickmuldoon
From 1992 to 1995, Muldoon starred in the iconic soap, and returned to the show to reprise his role of Austin Reed from 2011 to 2012.
He also starred in soap opera Melrose Place, and popular science fiction film Starship Troopers in 1997.
He had his first television role in sitcom Who's the Boss? before appearing in three episodes of Saved by the Bell in 1991.
He was most prolific in the 1990s and 2000s, with his latest movie, Dirty Hands, set to be released later this year.
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The actor was best known for his role playing Austin Reed in Days of Our Lives. NBCUniversal via Getty Images
Muldoon also executive produced a number of films including The Tribes of Palos Verdes, Arkansas, Marlowe, The Card Counter, The Dreadful, and Riff Raff.
The most recent film he produced was called Kockroach, starring Aussie stars Chris Hemsworth and Taron Edgerton. This is currently being filmed.
Muldoon pictured with Denise Richards in 1999 at the Drop Dead Gorgeous premiere. Ron Galella Collection via Getty
Muldoon had posted on Instagram just two days before his death as he shared his excitement about a new project.
"So excited to be a part of this amazing project KOCKROACH directed by Matt Ross starring Chris Hemsworth, Taron Edgerton, Zazzie Beetz And Alec Baldwin. Filming now in Australia 🇦🇺," he wrote alongside a photo of a Deadline article announcing news of the film. Muldoon added the hashtag "#producer" in his caption.
Muldoon is survived by his partner, Miriam Rothbart, his parents, Deanna and Patrick Muldoon Sr and his sister Shana.
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