The cause of death for actor Patrick Muldoon has been confirmed following his passing at the age of 57. The star, known for his roles in television soap operas, died of a myocardial infarction, more commonly referred to as a heart attack.
His death certificate lists a pulmonary embolism and hereditary coagulopathy, a genetic condition affecting blood clotting, as underlying factors. It was also noted that Muldoon was cremated on Tuesday, as reported by People magazine.
Muldoon, born on 27 September 1968, first gained prominence playing Austin Reed in the American soap opera Days of Our Lives from 1992 to 1995, a role he reprised in 2011. He also appeared as the villain Richard Hart in Melrose Place from 1995 to 1996, and played the antagonist Zander Barcalow in the 1997 science fiction film Starship Troopers.
Tributes were paid by his colleagues, including Denise Richards and Lisa Rinna, following the news of his death. Muldoon died on Sunday, 19 April, as previously reported.
