Soap Star And 'Melrose Place' Actor Dead At 57

LOS ANGELES, CA — The entertainment world is mourning the sudden death of soap star and veteran actor Patrick Muldoon, who reportedly died on Monday.

Muldoon, who was known for several notable roles, including in hit shows "Days of Our Lives" and "Melrose Place," and the film "Starship Troopers" died of a heart attack, Deadline reported.

Funeral services were pending Monday for Muldoon, who died Sunday at age 57 at his home in Beverly Hills.

His sister, Shana Muldoon-Zappa, told TMZ the actor collapsed in the shower of his Beverly Hills home shortly after having coffee with his girlfriend.

A San Pedro native, Muldoon began his acting career while still a student at USC -- where he played football -- appearing on two episodes of "Who's the Boss?" He later appeared on several episodes of "Saved by the Bell."

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He got is big break in 1992 when he landed the role of Austin Reed on "Days of Our Lives." He continued in the role until 1995, then returned to the show as the same character in 2011-12. He also appeared on the drama "Melrose Place."

He appeared in a host of films over the years, including "Broken Angel," "Bad Karma" and "Blackwoods." He was scheduled to appear in the upcoming film "Kockroach" with Chris Hemsworth, Taron Edgerton and Alec Baldwin, according to a recent post on his Instagram page.

According to Variety, Muldoon is survived by his girlfriend, Miriam Rothbart; parents Deanna and Patrick Muldoon Sr.; sister and brother-in-law Shana and Ahmet Zappa, niece Halo and nephew Arrow Zappa.

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