Patrick MuldoonThe actor died at the age of 57 on Sunday, April 19. The ‘Days of Our Lives’ star died of a myocardial infarction, also known as a heart attack. His death certificate also cited pulmonary embolism and hereditary coagulopathy, a genetic disease associated with blood clotting problems, as underlying causes. Muldoon was cremated on Tuesday, April 28.
Patrick Muldoon’s cause of death has been confirmed
People reported details of Patrick Muldoon’s death certificate, which listed myocardial infarction as the immediate cause of death. He also cited pulmonary embolism and hereditary coagulopathy as contributing factors.A myocardial infarction occurs when blood flow to the heart is blocked. A pulmonary embolism occurs when a blood clot blocks blood flow to the lungs. Hereditary coagulopathy refers to a genetic disorder that affects blood clotting.Muldoon’s death came less than two weeks before details of the certificate were made public. Deadline reported earlier this month that he died suddenly on April 19 at the age of 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 September 27, 1968. He became widely known for playing Austin Reed on “Days of Our Lives” from 1992 to 1995. Later, he returned to the soap in 2011.From 1995 to 1996 he also played Richard Hart in ‘Melrose Place’. 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 reports that Muldoon has recently been linked to the film ‘Cockroach’ starring Chris Hemsworth and Taron Egerton.After his death, some of Muldoon’s peers and actors paid tribute to him. Denise Richards and Lisa Rinna were among those who publicly remembered the actress. Their tributes added to the response of fans who knew them through daytime television, primetime dramas and movies.Muldoon’s death has brought renewed attention to his long career in television, series and movies.
