Days of Our Lives Stars Pay Heartfelt Tributes After Patrick Muldoon Dies at 57
Hollywood mourns Patrick Muldoon, 57, whose sudden death has sparked tributes to a generous spirit — a man of poetry, humor, unforgettable hugs, and a rare gift for making others feel safe.
Tough news out of daytime TV: Patrick Muldoon has died suddenly at 57. If you watched Days of Our Lives in the 90s or Melrose Place during its heyday, you know exactly who he was. Friends and former co-stars are gutted, and the details are rough.
What happened
Muldoon died on Sunday, April 19, 2026, following a heart attack, his manager confirmed. His sister, Shana Muldoon-Zappa, told TMZ he was in the shower at home when his girlfriend, Miriam Rothbart, found him unconscious on the bathroom floor. Paramedics tried but could not revive him at the scene.
How those closest to him described Patrick
A statement shared with Deadline on Monday, April 20 painted a clear picture of the guy colleagues knew off camera: generous, warm, and the kind of person who made people feel safe and seen. It also mentioned how much he loved animals and people, and even called out his unforgettable hugs. The vibe was very much that he lived at full volume.
"Stylish, charismatic, and full of life, he embraced each day with a full-tilt, rock 'n' roll spirit."
Reactions from friends and co-stars
- Jeremy London said he was stunned and noted he had just worked with Muldoon.
- Jake Getman shared a throwback on Instagram and remembered working with Muldoon when he was 8 on Little Dead Rotting Hood, calling him a great guy who kept the set upbeat. He tagged it with #gonetoosoon.
- Alison Sweeney called the loss heartbreaking. She said Muldoon was brilliantly talented, endlessly kind, and generous, and that when she first started at Days, he immediately put her at ease. She remembered his daily charm and humor and said he will be profoundly missed.
- Dean Cain, who teamed with Muldoon on The Dog Who Saved Christmas movies, posted a simple farewell and called him a friend.
- Lisa Rinna, who played his TV sister Billie on Days of Our Lives in the early 90s, shared an old cast photo and marked it with a broken heart.
- Mike Manning posted a tribute saying it was far too soon and wished Muldoon rest in peace.
- Antonio Sabato Jr., a Melrose Place colleague, said he was heartbroken. He called Muldoon a talented actor and a true friend who brought joy to the people he worked with. He added that Muldoon’s spirit will be deeply missed and used the tags #RIPPATRICK and #InMemoriam.
- Mario Lopez shared a quick remembrance and a respectful goodbye.
It is always jarring when someone who felt hardwired into 90s TV just vanishes overnight. By all accounts, Muldoon was the real deal off screen, too — the guy who cracked jokes, eased nerves, loved big, and hugged bigger.