Hollywood is in mourning after Patrick Muldoon‘s sudden death at age 57.
“[Patrick was] endlessly generous – with his poetry, his humor and his unmistakable presence,” Muldoon’s manager said in a statement shared with Deadline on Monday, April 20. “[Patrick] loved animals and people alike, gave unforgettable hugs and possessed a rare quality of making others feel safe and seen.”
The statement continued: “Stylish, charismatic, and full of life, he embraced each day with a full-tilt, rock ‘n’ roll spirit.”
Muldoon’s manager confirmed he died on Sunday, April 19, following a heart attack. Muldoon’s sister, Shana Muldoon-Zappa, later told TMZ that the Days of Our Lives actor was taking a shower when his girlfriend, Miriam Rothbart, found him unconscious on the bathroom floor. Paramedics were unable to revive Muldoon at the scene.
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Tributes started pouring in shortly after news broke of Muldoon’s death, including from the cast of Days of Our Lives.
“The Days of our Lives family is saddened by the news of Patrick’s untimely passing,” the long-running soap opera shared via Instagram. “As the original ‘Austin Reed,’ he left an indelible mark in Salem both personally and professionally. Our thoughts are with his loved ones, and he will be missed by all of us.”
Keep scrolling to see which stars have spoken out:
Jeremy London
7th Heaven alum Jeremy London was shocked by Patrick Muldoon’s death, writing via X, “Wtf is happening?!? I just worked with Patrick.”
Jake Getman
“RIP Patrick Muldoon. 🕊️,” child actor Jake Getman wrote via Instagram alongside a photo of them together. “Worked with him when I was 8 on Little Dead Rotting Hood – a great guy and always kept the energy light,” he continued, adding “#gonetoosoon.”
Alison Sweeney
Days of Our Lives‘ Alison Sweeney referred to Patrick Muldoon’s death as “heartbreaking” in her tribute.
“Pat was a rare kind of person – brilliantly talented, endlessly kind, and generous in spirit,” she wrote via X. “I was so lucky to have worked with him when I first started at Days, he made me feel at ease right away. He brought his unique charm and humor to work every day. A truly gifted guy, and one who will be profoundly missed.”
Dean Cain
Dean Cain, who worked with Patrick Muldoon on The Dog Who Saved Christmas film series, wrote via X, “🙏🏼 RIP, my friend. 💔.”
Lisa Rinna
Lisa Rinna, who played Patrick Muldoon’s TV sister, Billie, on Days of Our Lives, reacted to his death on Monday. The actress shared a throwback photo of the pair from the series – taken in the early ’90s – via her Instagram Story. Rinna added a broken heart emoji next to the picture.
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Mike Manning
“Damn not @MuldoonPatrick ☹️. RIP buddy. Ugh too soon,” Mike Manning wrote via X alongside a photo of himself with the late actor. “Rest in peace Patrick.”
Antonio Sabato Jr.
“Heartbroken to hear about Patrick Muldoon’s passing at just 57,” Antonio Sabato Jr., who worked with Patrick Muldoon on Melrose Place, wrote via X. “A talented actor and a true friend, he brought so much joy to those of us who had the privilege of working alongside him. His spirit will be deeply missed. RIP my pal brother and just a great guy! 💔 #RIPPATRICK #InMemoriam.”
Mario Lopez
Mario Lopez reposted a picture of Patrick Muldoon via X on Monday, writing, “RIP my friend…”
Denise Richards
Denise Richards paid tribute to her ex-boyfriend and close friend Patrick Muldoon in a candid social media post.
“This is so hard for me to put into words. I am deeply heartbroken & devastated losing you. You were my best friend & my family,” Richards wrote via Instagram. “We met in our first acting class, I was 19, never had an acting job and you were 21 a student at USC doing a recurring role on Who’s the Boss.”
Their friendship would last more than 30 years and prove to be stronger than ever in the year before Muldoon’s death.
“I don’t know what I’m going to do without you here. You’re my voice of reason & pillar of strength,” she continued. “Especially during this last year of pain & heartache. And now I need you more than ever, for this pain and heartache losing you.”
Holly Robinson Peete
“This is so painful and sudden. … He was working so much and excited about all of his projects,” Holly Robinson Peete wrote via Instagram. “😭😭😭Patrick was the coolest guy and he and Rodney [Peete] played football at USC together and maintain a friendship over the decades… So sudden. The fragility of life is just hard to process. He was such a vibrant guy. It’s hard to imagine him leaving us like this.”
Deidre Hall
Days of Our Lives star Deidre Hall shared a throwback photo with Patrick Muldoon from when they worked together on the soap opera.
“The sweetest man,” she wrote via Instagram. “A terrible loss.”
Brandon Beemer
Days of Our Lives star Brandon Beemer reacted to Patrick Muldoon’s death by commenting on a post about the actor’s passing.
“Such a good soul… he will be missed,” Beemer wrote on The Soap Central’s Instagram page. “I called and left you a voicemail that is in your box in heaven ♥️.”
Christie Clark
Days of Our Lives alum Christie Clark remembered her longtime costar and friend Patrick Muldoon in a personal post.
“This gorgeous Irish man was just as beautiful inside as outside. P Muldoon made anyone that met him fall in love with him,” Clark wrote via Instagram. “Thank you for the hard belly laughing, nostril flaring uproarious good times I had with you. They’re imprinted on my heart and soul. My Irish friend, Jim morrison/Marlon Brando re-incarnated, lover of life & music.”