{"id":2593559,"date":"2026-04-21T22:26:01","date_gmt":"2026-04-22T02:26:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/melrose-place-and-starship-troopers-actor-patrick-muldoon-dies-at-age-57\/"},"modified":"2026-04-21T22:29:14","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T02:29:14","slug":"melrose-place-and-starship-troopers-actor-patrick-muldoon-dies-at-age-57","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/melrose-place-and-starship-troopers-actor-patrick-muldoon-dies-at-age-57\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;Melrose Place&#8217; and &#8216;Starship Troopers&#8217; Actor Patrick Muldoon Dies at Age 57"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fmelrose-place-and-starship-troopers-actor-patrick-muldoon-dies-at-age-57%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2593559&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Patrick Muldoon,a longtime actor known for Days of Our Lives,melrose Place,and the sci\u2011fi classic Starship Troopers,has died at age 57. Variety reported that he passed away Sunday after suffering a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/black-friday-panic-cnn-airs-possible-path-for-trump-2020-win\/\" title=\"BLACK FRIDAY PANIC: CNN Airs Possible Path for Trump 2020 Win\">heart attack<\/a> at his Beverly Hills home; his girlfriend Miriam Rothbart found him unconscious in the bathroom,and paramedics were unable to revive him. Muldoon began his career with smaller roles on shows like Who\u2019s the Boss? and Saved by the Bell, and he later became a producer, including work on the upcoming film Kockroach. His final posthumous role is expected to be in the crime thriller Dirty Hands. Born in San Pedro, California, Muldoon was a USC football alumnus and maintained deep ties to California throughout his career. he is survived by his girlfriend, his parents, his sister Shana Muldoon\u2011Zappa, a brother\u2011in\u2011law, and a niece and nephew. Tributes from fans and peers flooded social media, praising his talent and friendly spirit.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>A longtime actor and staple of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/hogans-heroes-star-and-holocaust-survivor-robert-clary-dead-at-96\/\" title=\"\u2018Hogans Heroes... 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He was&nbsp; 57.<\/p>\n<p>Patrick Muldoon, who has had roles from <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >sci-fi cult classic &#038;ldquo<\/a>;Starship Troopers&rdquo; to the iconic soap opera &ldquo;Days of Our Lives,&rdquo; passed away Sunday, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/variety.com\/2026\/tv\/news\/patrick-muldoon-dead-days-of-our-lives-melrose-place-1236725744\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Variety<\/a>.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Patrick Muldoon, known for his roles in the daytime drama &lsquo;Days of Our Lives,&rsquo; primetime soap &lsquo;Melrose Place&rsquo; and movie &lsquo;Starship Troopers,&rsquo; died suddenly this morning. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ekSUcuR5n2\">https:\/\/t.co\/ekSUcuR5n2<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/FpDaAJiDv4\">pic.twitter.com\/FpDaAJiDv4<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Deadline (@DEADLINE) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DEADLINE\/status\/2046104792322469968?\">April 20, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Muldoon was also a prolific producer, including for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/disney-shows-fans-moana-2%e2%80%b2-footage-reveals-toy-story-5%e2%80%b2-and-incredibles-3%e2%80%b2-are-also-coming-washington-examiner\/\" title=\"Disney ... fans \u2018Moana 2\u2032 footage, reveals \u2018Toy Story 5\u2032 and \u2018Incredibles 3\u2032 are also coming - Washington Examiner\">upcoming film &#038;ldquo<\/a>;Kockroach,&rdquo; starring Chris Hemsworth, Zazie Beetz, and Alec Baldwin. He began his career with smaller roles on well-known shows like &ldquo;Who&rsquo;s the Boss?&rdquo; and &ldquo;Saved by the Bell.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p> <script type=\"text\/javascript\"> \t\t\tif ( getCookie( \"ff_subbed\" ) ) { \t\t\t\tdocument.getElementById(\"anyclipvideo\").remove() \t\t\t} else { \t\t\t\tdocument.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function() { \t\t\t\t\tfunction loadAnyclip() { \t\t\t\t\t\tconst container=document.getElementById(\"anyclipvideo\"); \t\t\t\t\t\tif (!container) return;  \t\t\t\t\t\tconst script=document.createElement(\"script\"); \t\t\t\t\t\tscript.src=\"https:\/\/player.anyclip.com\/anyclip-widget\/lre-widget\/prod\/v1\/src\/lre.js\"; \t\t\t\t\t\tscript.setAttribute(\"pubname\", \"westernjournalcom\"); \t\t\t\t\t\tscript.setAttribute(\"widgetname\", \"001w000001jULVcAAO_M12924\");  \t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ append inside the container so player shows in correct spot \t\t\t\t\t\tcontainer.appendChild(script); \t\t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\t\tfunction findPreviousParagraph(selector, x) { \t\t\t\t\t\tconst targetElement=document.querySelector(selector); \t\t\t\t\t\tif (!targetElement) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.warn(\"Target element not found.\"); \t\t\t\t\t\t\treturn null; \t\t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Get all <\/p>\n<p> elements in order as they appear in the document \t\t\t\t\t\tlet paragraphs=Array.from(document.querySelectorAll(\"p\"));  \t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Find the index of the last <\/p>\n<p> before the target element \t\t\t\t\t\tlet targetIndex=paragraphs.findIndex(p=> p.compareDocumentPosition(targetElement) & Node.DOCUMENT_POSITION_PRECEDING);  \t\t\t\t\t\tif (targetIndex===-1 || targetIndex <x) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.warn(\"Not enough paragraphs before the target element.\"); \t\t\t\t\t\t\treturn null; \t\t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\treturn paragraphs[targetIndex - x]; \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Set up IntersectionObserver \t\t\t\t\tfunction observeElement(element) { \t\t\t\t\t\tif (!element) return;  \t\t\t\t\t\tconst observer=new IntersectionObserver( \t\t\t\t\t\t\t(entries)=> { \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tentries.forEach(entry=> { \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tif (entry.isIntersecting) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.log(\"Paragraph is now visible:\", entry.target.textContent.trim()); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tloadAnyclip(); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tobserver.disconnect(); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t}, \t\t\t\t\t\t\t{ threshold: 0.5 } \/\/ Adjust threshold as needed \t\t\t\t\t\t);  \t\t\t\t\t\tobserver.observe(element); \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Find the 1st paragraph before #anyclipvideo and observe it \t\t\t\t\tlet paragraphToObserve=findPreviousParagraph(\"#anyclipvideo\", 2); \t\t\t\t\tobserveElement(paragraphToObserve); \t\t\t\t}); \t\t\t} \t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tmz.com\/2026\/04\/20\/patrick-muldoon-dead-at-57-after-sudden-heart-attack\/?adid=social-tw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TMZ<\/a> was the first to report that Muldoon appeared to have died of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/derek-chauvin-jury-reaches-verdict-after-short-deliberation\/\" title=\"Derek Chauvin Jury Reaches Verdict After Short Deliberation\">sudden heart attack<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The entertainment outlet spoke to Muldoon&rsquo;s sister, Shana Muldoon-Zappa, and confirmed that the day had originally begun as an innocuous Sunday morning.<\/p>\n<p>Muldoon reportedly suffered a heart attack while taking a shower after Sunday morning coffee with his girlfriend at their Beverly Hills home.<\/p>\n<p>When the girlfriend, Miriam Rothbart, realized the shower was taking unusually long, she went to check on him and found Muldoon unconscious on the bathroom floor.<\/p>\n<p>Paramedics arrived quickly but were unable to resuscitate the actor.<\/p>\n<p>Fans and peers took to social media to lament the sudden loss.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">&ldquo;Heartbroken to hear about Patrick Muldoon&rsquo;s passing at just 57. A talented actor and a true friend, he brought so much joy to those of us who had the privilege of working alongside him. His spirit will be deeply missed. RIP my pal brother and just a great guy! &#128148; <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/RIPPATRICK?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#RIPPATRICK<\/a>&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/otYDHS3kRX\">pic.twitter.com\/otYDHS3kRX<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Antonio Sabato Jr (@AntonioSabatoJr) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AntonioSabatoJr\/status\/2046187854313791642?\">April 20, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Denise Richards is &lsquo;devastated,&rsquo; &lsquo;can&rsquo;t stop crying&rsquo; following death of ex Patrick Muldoon: report <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/zKOGKgyKcA\">https:\/\/t.co\/zKOGKgyKcA<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/R1vlrm5N3z\">pic.twitter.com\/R1vlrm5N3z<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; New York Post (@nypost) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/nypost\/status\/2046401819203579964?\">April 21, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Muldoon appeared to be in good spirits in a video d by TMZ, purportedly chronicling one of his last moments.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Patrick Muldoon&rsquo;s final Instagram posts show him thriving before death. &#128591; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/xJURhJkLs3\">https:\/\/t.co\/xJURhJkLs3<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/LKze2LBOKZ\">pic.twitter.com\/LKze2LBOKZ<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; TMZ (@TMZ) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TMZ\/status\/2046235062794903770?\">April 20, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Muldoon was born in San Pedro, California, and has deep ties to the Golden State. 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The news outlets Variety and Deadline reported his passing and noted his broad body of work, including his roles on daytime and primetime television and in film, as well as his work as a producer on projects such as the upcoming film Kockroach.<\/p>\n<p>Muldoon began his career with smaller parts on familiar shows like Who\u2019s the Boss and Saved by the Bell before becoming well-known for Days of Our Lives and other starring roles. He also served as a producer on projects in development, including Kockroach, which features Chris Hemsworth, Zazie Beetz, and Alec Baldwin.<\/p>\n<p>Details about his death indicate he suffered a heart attack that appeared to be sudden. Reports say he died in Beverly Hills after taking a shower following a morning coffee with his girlfriend, Miriam Rothbart. Rothbart found him unconscious, and paramedics were unable to revive him. Tributes poured in from fans and colleagues on social media, with friends expressing heartbreak and praise for his talent and friendship.<\/p>\n<p>Public remarks included comments from Denise Richards and Antonio Sabato Jr, who reflected on his generosity and character. A TMZ video purportedly captured one of his last moments, and Muldoon\u2019s final Instagram posts showed him active and thriving before his death.<\/p>\n<p>Muldoon was born in San Pedro, California, and had strong ties to California, including attending the University of Southern California, where he played football. His last posthumous role is expected to be in the crime thriller Dirty Hands. 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