Image Credit: Getty Images Patrick Muldoon was a familiar face on television for decades, best known for his role as Austin Reed on Days of Our Lives and appearances in Melrose Place and Starship Troopers. He died on April 19, 2026, at age 57, his manager confirmed to Variety. Muldoon's sudden death came after a heart attack, according to Deadline. Following the news, tributes poured in, including from actor Jake Getman, who shared a throwback photo of the pair on Instagram. "RIP Patrick Muldoon.