Patrick Muldoon: Melrose Place actor dies at 57, heres what we know!

Published on April 20, 2026 at 14:33

The world of cinema is once again in mourning. Following the recent deaths of Nadia Farès and Nathalie Baye, a well-known figure in the American public eye has passed away. Patrick Muldoon, famous for his role as Richard in Melrose Place, died on Sunday morning, April 19, at the age of 57, from a heart attack. This announcement was made by our colleagues at Deadline, sparking nostalgia among a whole generation of teenagers from the 90s. Also a producer, the actor began his career in the early 1990s while still a student at the University of Southern California, where he played football. Quickly, he landed his first television roles, appearing in shows like Who’s the Boss before gaining recognition in Saved by the Bell. These promising beginnings marked the start of a solid career on the small screen.

Patrick Muldoon, a soaring career

Patrick Muldoon’s career took a significant turn in 1992 when he joined the cast of the popular soap opera Days of Our Lives. He portrayed Austin Reed for several years, a role that made him known to the general public, before briefly returning to the series in 2011 and 2012. Later, the actor transitioned to the big screen, appearing in the 1997 film Starship Troopers directed by Paul Verhoeven. In France, he is best remembered for his character Richard Hart in Melrose Place. Over the years, he also made appearances in TV movies, especially around the holiday season. In addition to his acting career, Patrick Muldoon was involved in production, working on several cinema projects including The Tribes of Palos Verdes, Arkansas, Marlowe, and The Card Counter. More recently, he was involved in the production of Kockroach, a film currently in production starring Chris Hemsworth, Taron Egerton, and Zazie Beetz.

A very public love life

In his personal life, Patrick Muldoon was often in the spotlight for his romantic relationships. In the 90s, he was in a relationship with Tori Spelling, before having a highly publicized romance with Denise Richards. He also dated French actress Juliette Binoche between 2002 and 2006, a story that attracted media attention at the time. These romances helped maintain his image as a seducer in Hollywood. Behind the roles and the fame, he leaves behind his loved ones, deeply affected by his sudden passing. Described as “generous to a fault,” he “loved animals as much as humans, gave unforgettable hugs, and possessed the rare quality of making others feel safe and truly seen,” according to his close circle. “Elegant, charismatic, and full of life, he approached each day with a decidedly rock ‘n’ roll spirit, in full intensity,” they added. May he rest in peace.