Actor Patrick Muldoon’s official cause of death has been confirmed weeks after his passing at 57. According to Page Six, documents obtained by Us Weekly list his cause of death as a myocardial infarction, or heart attack. The filing also cited hereditary coagulopathy disorder and pulmonary embolism as underlying factors. Muldoon died on April 19, closing the chapter on a career that stretched from daytime drama to prime-time television and cult sci-fi film. His death prompted tributes from co-stars and renewed attention to his final days.
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Patrick Muldoon Died After Medical Emergency at Home
Muldoon spent the morning of April 19 with his partner, Miriam Rothbart, at their Beverly Hills home before going to take a shower. As reported by Page Six, his sister Shana Muldoon-Zappa said Rothbart later found him unconscious on the bathroom floor. Paramedics were called, but he was pronounced dead at the scene. The medical findings now offer a clearer picture of what happened. A myocardial infarction refers to a heart attack, while pulmonary embolism involves a blockage in a lung artery, making the circumstances especially tragic.
Patrick Muldoon Built a Career Across TV and Film
Born in Los Angeles in 1968, Muldoon started acting while attending the University of Southern California. Early credits included two episodes of “Who’s the Boss?” and a recurring role on “Saved by the Bell.” He then took on one of his best-known parts, Austin Reed, on “Days of Our Lives” from 1992 to 1995, later returning in 2011 and 2012. After that first run, he joined “Melrose Place” as Richard Hart. Film audiences also remember him for “Starship Troopers,” where he appeared alongside Denise Richards.
Final Public Appearance Came Weeks Before His Death
In the weeks before his death, Muldoon appeared upbeat in public and online. He attended the 53rd Annual Saturn Awards in March, marking his final public appearance. Two days before he died, he shared his last Instagram post and wrote about his excitement for the upcoming film “Kockroach.” That post now carries added weight for fans following the news. The contrast between that active public presence and the sudden medical emergency has made his death even harder for colleagues and longtime viewers to process.
Lisa Rinna and Mario Lopez Paid Tribute
After news of his death spread, former co-stars shared brief but personal tributes on social media. Lisa Rinna, who appeared with Muldoon on “Days of Our Lives,” posted a throwback photo of the two with a heartbreak emoji. Mario Lopez, who worked with him during Muldoon’s “Saved by the Bell” stint, wrote “RIP my friend” on X. Those close to the actor also remembered him in warm terms, describing him as endlessly generous, charismatic, and full of life. Their messages painted a picture of a performer whose impact reached well beyond the screen.
