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Patrick Muldoon: 'Days Of Our Lives' actor dead at 57

Newsweek · · 185 words · By Jasmine Laws
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What to know about Patrick Muldoon: 'Days Of Our Lives' actor dead at 57

Patrick Muldoon, the actor best known for his roles in Days of Our Lives, Melrose Place and Starship Troopers, died on Sunday at the age of 57.

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What happened

Patrick Muldoon, the actor best known for his roles in Days of Our Lives, Melrose Place and Starship Troopers, died on Sunday at the age of 57.

Why it matters

Deadline Hollywood reported that Muldoon died following a heart attack, though no official announcement had been made on the actor’s X or Instagram accounts as of early Monday morning.

Common ground

Muldoon was born in San Pedro, California, and was the first actor to portray Austin Reed on the daytime drama Days of Our Lives.

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Claim 1: “One of the group’s songs, “The Woman Is the Way,” appeared in the end credits of the 2009 film Powder Blue.”
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web search NEUTRAL — Patrick Muldoon was the lead singer of the band The Sleeping Masses, their song "The Woman is the Way" was chosen for the 2009 movie Powder Blue end credits and features film clips in the video. The s…
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web search NEUTRAL — Brand new single/music video from The Sleeping Masses written by Patrick Mulddon and Neil Ives "The Woman Is The Way" taken from the motion picture "Powder B...
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web search NEUTRAL — Brand new single/music video from The Sleeping Masses written by Patrick Mulddon and Neil Ives "The Woman Is The Way" taken from the motion picture "Powder Blue and also the MTV show "The Hills". Star…
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Claim 2: “Muldoon was born in San Pedro, California, and was the first actor to portray Austin Reed on the daytime drama Days of Our Lives.”
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The following notable deaths occurred in 2026. Names are reported under the date of death, in alphabetical order. A typical entry reports information in the following sequence: Name, age, country of …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Here are listed people who were born and/or reside (or resided) in San Pedro, Los Angeles.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Patrick Muldoon (September 27, 1968 – April 19, 2026) was an American actor, film producer and musician.
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Claim 3: “Patrick Muldoon, the actor best known for his roles in Days of Our Lives, Melrose Place and Starship Troopers, died on Sunday at the age of 57.”
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Abbie Cornish (born 7 August 1982) is an Australian actress. In film, Cornish is known for her roles as Heidi in Somersault (2004), Fanny Brawne in Bright Star (2009), Sweet Pea in Sucker Punch (2011)…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Les Norton is an Australian television drama series screened on ABC on 4 August 2019. It is adapted from a series of fiction books written by Australian author Robert G. Barrett and stars Alexander Be…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Dog Who Saved Christmas is a 2009 American made-for-television Christmas comedy film starring Dean Cain, Gary Valentine and the voice of Mario Lopez. It was written by childhood friends Michael Ci…
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Claim 4: “His early credits included an appearance on Who’s the Boss?, and his later work ranged from television roles to films, including the 2024 movie Murder at Hollow Creek.”
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Bernie the Dolphin 2 is a 2019 Canadian-American action comedy film directed by Kirk Harris and starring Lola Sultan, Patrick Muldoon, Logan Allen and Kevin Sorbo. It is a sequel to the 2018 film Bern…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Patrick Muldoon (September 27, 1968 – April 19, 2026) was an American actor, film producer and musician.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Alice Kremelberg is an American actress and writer. On television, she is known for her roles in the USA Network series The Sinner (2021) and the Disney+ series Renegade Nell (2024). Her films include…
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Claim 5: “Outside of acting, Muldoon was also the lead singer of the band The Sleeping Masses.”
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This article lists direct English translations of common Latin phrases. Some of the phrases are themselves translations of Greek phrases. This list is a combination of the twenty page-by-page "List of…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Michael Wainwright (born 6 March 1973) is an English singer-songwriter. He has released two albums, The Circus Is Coming To Town and Wainwright. He is the background vocalist and opening act for Tears…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Patrick Muldoon (September 27, 1968 – April 19, 2026) was an American actor, film producer and musician.
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Claim 6: “Deadline Hollywood reported that Muldoon died following a heart attack, though no official announcement had been made on the actor’s X or Instagram accounts as of early Monday morning.”
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Certain American television events in 2026 have been scheduled. Events listed include television show debuts, finales, and cancellations; channel launches, closures, and rebrandings; stations changing…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Dreadful is a 2026 Gothic horror film written and directed by Natasha Kermani and starring Kit Harington, Sophie Turner, Marcia Gay Harden, Laurence O'Fuarain and Jonathan Howard. Turner told Coll…
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Claim 7: “Celebrity biography site Celebily has estimated his net worth at around $1.5 million as of 2024.”
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web search NEUTRAL — Muldoon’s net worth is estimated at $1.5 million, and he has a strong social media presence. Despite speculation about his personal life, Muldoon has not been married and is not gay.
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web search NEUTRAL — William Patrick Muldoon III was born and raised in the Los Angeles waterfront town of San Pedro, California, the son of Deanna and William Patrick Muldoon II, a personal injury and maritime attorney. …
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web search NEUTRAL — As of February 2024, Desiree Montoya’s estimated net worth is reported to be around $1.5 million.
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