It is news that will surely upset fans of the popular series of the 80s and 90s. American actor Patrick Muldoon has died at the age of 57. His sudden passing occurred on Sunday, April 19, 2026, causing a wave of emotion in Hollywood and among the general public.
Known for his memorable roles in popular series like “Days of Our Lives” and “Melrose Place,” the actor had become a familiar face on the small screen. According to initial reports from the magazine Deadline, he reportedly succumbed to a heart attack. He leaves behind a career spanning several decades in television and film.
Described by friends as “generous to a fault,” Muldoon “loved animals as much as humans, offered unforgettable hugs, and had the rare quality of making others feel safe and truly seen,” they said. “Elegant, charismatic, and full of life, he approached each day with a resolutely rock ‘n’ roll spirit, with full intensity,” they added.
A television star: Who’s the Boss, Melrose Place…
William Patrick Muldoon III hailed from San Pedro, a coastal neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. Raised in a family where creativity held a significant place, with his parents being interested in painting, writing, and music, Muldoon’s environment nurtured a love for the arts in him. In his twenties, he ventured into modeling, working notably for Calvin Klein. His acting career began with small TV appearances, including popular series of the 1980s and 1990s like “Who’s the Boss” with Tony Danza and “Silk Stalkings” with Rob Estes.
He gained recognition in the soap opera “Days of Our Lives,” where he portrayed Austin Reed, a role that earned him important acclaim and a Soap Opera Digest Award for Best New Actor. With this visibility, he landed projects on television and caught the attention of Spelling Entertainment, leading to his role in “Melrose Place” as Richard Hart. Simultaneously, he started appearing in films, notably in “Starship Troopers” by Paul Verhoeven in 1997, where he played Zander Barcalow. Over the years, he alternated between television, independent films, and productions for the TV movie market, appearing in projects like “Bad Girl,” “Black Cat Run,” and several American TV productions. He is survived by his partner Miriam Rothbart and actress sister Shana Muldoon, who is married to director Ahmet Zappa.
Patrick Muldoon had relationships with several famous actresses including Juliette Binoche
With his clear gaze and athletic build from American football, Patrick Muldoon had several romantic involvements with famous actresses. He had a year-long romance with Aaron Spelling’s daughter Tori, followed by relationships with Stacy Sanches and Denise Richards whom he met on “Starship Troopers.”. Later, in 2003, the actor found love with Juliette Binoche. The French star had recently separated from Benoît Magimel. Despite their discretion, the French-American couple had garnered media attention. A beautiful story that lasted three years. Juliette Binoche has not officially responded to the sad news as of now.
