Image Credit: Alberto E. Rodriguez Patrick Muldoon's death shocked fans, colleagues and his inner circle. The late actor, best known for playing the character Austin Reed in Days of Our Lives, died in April 2026 following a reported heart attack. He was 57, and fans are curious if he is survived by any family. So, was Patrick married? The San Pedro, California, native's death came suddenly. Just two days beforehand, Patrick had shared an Instagram post about an upcoming project he was excited about.