Tori Spelling's Emotional Tribute to Late Ex-Boyfriend Patrick Muldoon
Reality television personality Tori Spelling has shared a deeply personal and heartfelt tribute dedicated to her former boyfriend Patrick Muldoon, just two days following his sudden and unexpected passing. The Days of Our Lives actor tragically died from a heart attack on Sunday, April 19, at the age of 57, sending shockwaves through the entertainment community.
A Delayed but Heartfelt Post
On Tuesday evening, the 52-year-old star took to Instagram to pen a lengthy, gushing caption alongside a series of nostalgic throwback photographs from the 1990s. Spelling candidly admitted the difficulty of composing her message, writing, "This post took me a couple days. I wasn't ready to write because then it felt real. And, this shouldn't be real." The post served as both a reflection on their past romantic involvement and a celebration of their longstanding friendship, which had been rekindled as recently as October 2025 on her MisSpelling podcast.
From Screen Crush to Real-Life Connection
Spelling recounted how their relationship began with what was humorously deemed a "blind date," which she clarified wasn't truly blind as both were starring in television series at the time. Like countless fans, she had initially developed a crush on his character, Austin, from the iconic soap opera Days of Our Lives. However, she emphasized that what she ultimately fell for was far deeper than his on-screen persona.
"What I met and ultimately fell in love w/ was not just a beautiful on the outside creature but the most beautiful soul," she wrote, describing Muldoon as possessing "the kindest most caring human [with] raddest weird sense of humor." She fondly remembered their shared laughter, noting, "We got each other! Laughed a lot! I laughed [with] him and at him and he loved it."
Shared Memories and Enduring Bonds
The tribute vividly painted a picture of their time together, highlighting shared passions for the Denver Broncos, guitars, playful antics like playing tag, and a mutual love for the musical Grease. Spelling reminisced about being "Sandy to his Danny" during her 22nd birthday celebrations in 1995. She also grew close to his family, particularly bonding with his sister, whose sibling relationship reminded her of her own brother.
Spelling revealed that Muldoon played a significant role during two pivotal chapters of her life. He was, as she stated, "a huge part of my formative 20's," and decades later, he became a crucial source of support during her recent divorce. "He would call and check on me and send me the worst jokes to make me laugh," she shared, adding with poignant regret, "Now I miss those stupid jokes."
A Recent Reunion and Final Reflections
The pair had maintained their friendship over the years, with Spelling noting she last saw him the previous summer. She expressed immense happiness for Muldoon's relationship with his long-term girlfriend, Miriam Rothbart, whom he considered his soulmate. "She was his perfect balance," Spelling wrote, observing that he had found true love and was thriving creatively in acting and producing.
Her tribute concluded with a mix of affection and raw honesty, referencing their unique, joking dynamic where they called each other "F*ckface." She expressed sorrow for his family and the world, lamenting the loss of a "beautiful light put out too soon," and signed off with, "LoveU 4EVR F*ckFace." The post stands as a powerful testament to a complex, enduring connection that transcended their early romance, highlighting Muldoon's impact as a true friend and supportive figure in Spelling's life.
