Lola Sheen's Emotional Tribute to Patrick Muldoon Following Actor's Sudden Death
Denise Richards's daughter Lola Sheen shared a deeply moving tribute on Monday to the late soap star Patrick Muldoon, who passed away unexpectedly at his Beverly Hills home. The Days of Our Lives and Melrose Place actor died of a heart attack on Sunday at age 57, according to reports from Variety and TMZ.
Heartbreaking Announcement and Family Connections
Patrick Muldoon's girlfriend discovered him unconscious in their home and immediately called emergency services, but tragically he could not be revived. The news sent shockwaves through Hollywood, particularly affecting those who knew him personally, including actress Denise Richards and her family.
Richards, 55, had a significant history with Muldoon that began when they met on the set of Starship Troopers in 1997. The pair dated for three years before ending their romantic relationship in 2000, but maintained a close friendship that spanned decades, with only a brief interruption during Richards's marriage to Charlie Sheen.
Lola Sheen's Poignant Instagram Post
Lola Sheen, 20, took to Instagram to express her grief and share memories of Muldoon, whom she described as "a huge part of our family." She posted a paparazzi photograph showing her mother and Muldoon together in a car, accompanied by an extensive, heartfelt caption.
"I thought you were the one that was supposed to be in our lives forever," Lola wrote emotionally. "When I think of my childhood I think of you Pat, and it's gonna be so weird to go on without you in our lives. You were such a huge part of our family and life will never feel the same."
A Special Bond Between Richards and Muldoon
During a 2019 episode of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Richards spoke about her enduring friendship with Muldoon, revealing they had known each other since she was 19 years old. They maintained affectionate nicknames from their Starship Troopers days, calling each other "schweet babe."
Richards admitted during a March 2025 episode of her reality show Denise Richards & Her Wild Things that she temporarily stopped speaking to Muldoon while married to Charlie Sheen, with whom she shares daughters Sami, 27, and Lola. "I did not speak to Pat when I was married to Charlie," Richards confessed. "And it was hard, because I didn't want to lose him as a friend."
Friendship Rekindled and Cherished Memories
After Richards's divorce from Sheen in 2006, she and Muldoon resumed their close friendship, which continued throughout her subsequent seven-year marriage to Aaron Phypers. Lola highlighted this special connection in her tribute, writing: "The bond you two had was something so special, that no one can touch. When I think of my mom I think of you. You guys came as a package."
Lola shared personal anecdotes about Muldoon, recalling how he would sing the song "Lola" to her during family trips, making her laugh uncontrollably. "I'll never forget when we were on that trip with my mom and you wouldn't stop singing that Lola song to me," she wrote. "And you know that song will always make me think of you."
A Lasting Impact and Final Farewell
In her tribute, Lola expressed how much she would miss hearing her mother laugh on the phone with Muldoon, noting that his voice "always brightened my day." She also revealed she had frequently encouraged her mother to rekindle her romance with Muldoon, writing: "I always begged my mom — I'm sure she told you — that you guys would end up back together haha, but I guess staying best friends was better anyways."
Lola concluded her emotional message with a final farewell: "You really were a rockstar Pat, and forever will be. Have fun up there I know you will. Love you."
Denise Richards, who is also mother to adopted daughter Eloise Joni Richards, 14, has not yet made a public statement about Muldoon's passing. The actor's death has prompted an outpouring of tributes from colleagues and fans across the entertainment industry, remembering his contributions to television and film over several decades.
