Patrick Muldoon’s cause of death has been confirmed after the actor died at age 57 on Sunday, April 19. The ‘Days of Our Lives’ star died of a myocardial infarction, commonly known as a heart attack. His death certificate also listed pulmonary embolism and hereditary coagulopathy, a genetic condition linked to blood clotting problems, as underlying causes. Muldoon was cremated on Tuesday, April 28.
Patrick Muldoon’s cause of death confirmed
People reported the details from Patrick Muldoon’s death certificate, which listed myocardial infarction as the immediate cause of death. It also named pulmonary embolism and hereditary coagulopathy as contributing factors.A myocardial infarction happens when blood flow to the heart is blocked. A pulmonary embolism happens when a blood clot blocks blood flow in the lungs. Hereditary coagulopathy refers to a genetic disorder that affects the way blood clots.Muldoon’s death came less than two weeks before the certificate details became public. Deadline reported earlier this month that he died suddenly on April 19 at age 57. Fox News, citing People, also reported that his remains were cremated on April 28.
Patrick Muldoon’s ‘Days of Our Lives’ role and tributes
Muldoon was born on Sept. 27, 1968. He became widely known for playing Austin Reed on ‘Days of Our Lives’ from 1992 to 1995. He later returned to the soap in 2011.He also played Richard Hart on ‘Melrose Place’ from 1995 to 1996. In 1997, he appeared as Zander Barcalow in the sci-fi action film ‘Starship Troopers.’His screen work also included other television and film roles over the years. Entertainment Weekly reported that Muldoon had recently been connected to the upcoming film ‘Kockroach,’ which also stars Chris Hemsworth and Taron Egerton.After his death, several of Muldoon’s peers and co-stars paid tribute to him. Denise Richards and Lisa Rinna were among those who remembered the actor publicly. Their tributes added to the response from fans who knew him through daytime TV, primetime drama, and film.Muldoon’s death has renewed attention on his long career across soaps, television dramas and movies.
