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  "publishedAt": "2026-04-20T08:10:48.000Z",
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  "textContent": "\n\n\n\nPatrick Muldoon, the American actor and producer recognised for his performances in the daytime soap Days of Our Lives, the primetime drama Melrose Place and Paul Verhoeven's sci-fi film Starship Troopers, has died at the age of 57.\n\nThe star passed away on Sunday morning following a heart attack, his family confirmed.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nMr Muldoon created the character of Austin Reed in Days of Our Lives, a role he inhabited from 1992 to 1995 before reprising it between 2011 and 2012.\n\nHe also appeared as the antagonist Richard Hart across three seasons of Melrose Place.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nOn the cinema screen, he portrayed Zander Barcalow in the 1997 cult classic Starship Troopers.\n\nHis final film, the crime thriller Dirty Hands, is scheduled for release later this year.\n\nMr Muldoon was born in San Pedro, California, and went on to study at the University of Southern California, where he also played for the Trojans football team.\n\nHis journey into acting began whilst he was still an undergraduate, securing a two-episode appearance on the sitcom Who's the Boss.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nFollowing his graduation in 1991, he quickly obtained a recurring part in Saved By The Bell, playing the character Jeff across three episodes.\n\nThe role saw him appear alongside the show's main cast including Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Mario Lopez, Dustin Diamond and Tiffani-Amber Thiessen.\n\nIt was the following year that Mr Muldoon landed what would become one of his most significant parts, portraying boxer Austin Reed in Days of Our Lives, the brother of Lisa Rinna's character Billie Reed.\n\nBeyond his television work, Mr Muldoon carved out a notable career in film production, serving as executive producer on several features including The Tribes of Palos Verdes, Arkansas, Marlowe and The Card Counter.\n\n### LATEST DEVELOPMENTS\n\n\n\n\n  * Ryan Thomas issues statement as he breaks silence on David Haye's I'm A Celeb comments: 'Broken'\n  * BBC Strictly 'shortlist nine presenters' in search for Tess and Claudia replacements\n  * Harriet Cowan sets record straight on candid Jeremy Clarkson interactions: 'Not putting it on'\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nHis most recent producing project, Kockroach, is currently in production.\n\nHis portrayal of the villainous Richard Hart in Melrose Place ran from the third to fifth seasons of the popular primetime soap, establishing him as a recognisable face in American television drama during the mid-1990s.\n\nMr Muldoon harboured a deep passion for music and frequently performed with his guitar, serving as lead singer for the band The Sleeping Masses.\n\nThose who knew him described the actor, affectionately called \"Bobo\" by loved ones, as \"endlessly generous — with his poetry, his humor, and his unmistakable presence.\"\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n> RIP Patrick Muldoon, Actor/Singer/College Football Tight End\n> Starship Troopers, Days of Our Lives, Melrose Place, Saved by the Bell, Arkansas, Comeback Trail, Stigmata, Bernie the Dolphin, Who's The Boss?\n> The Sleeping Masses: \"The Woman is the Way\"\n> USC Trojans#InMemoriam #RIP pic.twitter.com/EVXyZ7r8QC\n>\n> — LegacyTributes (@InMemoriamX) April 20, 2026\n\nFriends said he \"loved animals and people alike, gave unforgettable hugs, and possessed a rare quality of making others feel safe and seen.\"\n\nThey added: \"Stylish, charismatic, and full of life, he embraced each day with a full-tilt, rock 'n' roll spirit.\"\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nMr Muldoon is survived by his partner Miriam Rothbart, his parents Deanna and Patrick Muldoon Sr., his sister Shana and her husband Ahmet Zappa, along with their children, his niece Halo and nephew Arrow Zappa.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n**Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter**",
  "title": "Hollywood actor Patrick Muldoon dies suddenly at 57 as family confirms news"
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