The cause of death for actor Patrick Muldoon has been officially confirmed following his passing at the age of 57 on Sunday, April 19. The 'Days of Our Lives' star succumbed to a myocardial infarction, commonly referred to as a heart attack.
Details from the Death Certificate
According to details obtained from his death certificate by People magazine, the immediate cause of death was a myocardial infarction, which occurs when blood flow to the heart is obstructed. Additionally, the certificate listed pulmonary embolism and hereditary coagulopathy as underlying causes. A pulmonary embolism happens when a blood clot blocks blood flow in the lungs, while hereditary coagulopathy is a genetic condition that impairs normal blood clotting.
Muldoon was cremated on Tuesday, April 28, less than two weeks after his sudden death. Deadline had previously reported his passing on April 19 at age 57, and Fox News, citing People, confirmed the cremation.
Career Highlights and Tributes
Born on September 27, 1968, Patrick Muldoon rose to fame for his portrayal of Austin Reed on the soap opera 'Days of Our Lives' from 1992 to 1995, with a return in 2011. He also played Richard Hart on 'Melrose Place' from 1995 to 1996 and appeared as Zander Barcalow in the 1997 sci-fi film 'Starship Troopers.' His career spanned various television and film roles, and Entertainment Weekly noted that he was recently attached to the upcoming film 'Kockroach,' starring Chris Hemsworth and Taron Egerton.
Following his death, tributes poured in from colleagues and co-stars, including Denise Richards and Lisa Rinna. Fans who knew him from daytime television, primetime dramas, and movies also expressed their condolences. Muldoon's passing has brought renewed attention to his extensive body of work across soap operas, television dramas, and films.
