Hollywood and daytime television lost a familiar face this month, and tributes continue to pour in from colleagues, fans, and friends. A new report has now confirmed the cause of death for “Starship Troopers” and “Days of Our Lives” actor Patrick Muldoon. His sudden passing at age 57 left the entertainment community in shock.
New report cites court documents to confirm Patrick Muldoon’s cause of death
A newly published report has confirmed Patrick Muldoon’s cause of death, drawing on information from official court documents.
According to a death certificate viewed by PEOPLE, Muldoon died on April 19, 2026, from a myocardial infarction, simply known as a heart attack. The document confirms that his remains were cremated on Tuesday, April 28. Furthermore, it identifies his occupation as actor and producer.
The certificate cites both pulmonary embolism and hereditary coagulopathy as contributing factors to the attack. According to the Mayo Clinic, the latter is an inherited condition that disrupts normal blood clotting. Meanwhile, the former is a blood clot that cuts off circulation to an artery in the lung.
Muldoon’s death was first announced by his manager in a statement to Variety. According to the statement, the “Deadlock” actor died unexpectedly on Sunday, April 19.
Just two days before his death, the DOOL star had posted on Instagram about his upcoming crime thriller “Kockroach”. The film, directed by Matt Ross, stars Chris Hemsworth, Taron Egerton, Zazie Beetz and Alec Baldwin. It credits Muldoon as an executive producer.
“So excited to be a part of this amazing project KOCKROACH directed by Matt Ross starring Chris Hemsworth, Taron Egerton, Zazzie Beetz and Alec Baldwin,” the caption read.
Muldoon was best known for playing Austin Reed on “Days of Our Lives” from 1992 to 1995, later reprising the role in 2011. He also portrayed Richard Hart on “Melrose Place” through 1996 and Zander Barcalow in 1997’s “Starship Troopers”.
Muldoon is survived by his partner Miriam Rothbart and parents Deanna and Patrick Muldoon Sr. Surviving family also includes his sister Shana Zappa, her husband Ahmet Zappa, and their children Halo and Arrow.
Originally reported by Sibanee Gogoi on Mandatory.
