US actor Patrick Muldoon, famous for his roles in Days of Our Lives and Starship Troopers, has died aged 57.
Muldoon died at home of a heart attack on Sunday, his manager confirmed to Deadline.
The 90s TV star played Austin Reed in NBC daytime soap Days of Our Lives from 1992 to 1995 before briefly returning to the show in 2011.
He also starred in hit US TV show Melrose Place, for three seasons, between 1995 to 1996, and in Paul Verhoeven’s sci-fi action film Starship Troopers in 1997.
Before his death, he was executive producing Kockroach, starring Chris Hemsworth, Taron Egerton and Alec Baldwin.
Based on the William Lasner novel, the film began production in Australia last week.
In his final Instagram post, Muldoon wrote: “So excited to be a part of this amazing project.”
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Lisa Rinna shared a throwback picture of herself with the late actor in a 90s promo for Days of Our Lives alongside a heartbreak emoji.
Alison Sweeney, who starred alongside Muldoon on Days Of Our Lives, said she was heartbroken in a touching tribute to the actor.
“This is such heartbreaking news. Pat was a rare kind of person – brilliantly talented, endlessly kind and generous in spirit,” she wrote on X.
She added: “I was so lucky to have worked with him when I first started at Days, he made me feel at ease right away. He brought his unique charm and humour to work every day. A truly gifted guy, and one who will be profoundly missed.”
Dian Meyer, who starred alongside him on Starship Troopers, wrote: “I can’t believe he’s gone. Pat was one of the kindest people I’ve ever known and was like a brother to me.
“He was such a light… always making us laugh. My sincere condolences to his family, and everyone who loved him. He will be missed.”
Born in San Pedro, California, Muldoon began his acting career while studying at the University of Southern California.
He landed a role as Jeffrey Hunter on Saved By the Bell, after graduating in 1991, before his breakthrough role on Days of Our Lives and later Melrose Place.
Muldoon worked on several productions behind the scenes, producing films such as The Tribes of Palos Verdes and Marlowe.
He also had a band called The Sleeping Masses.
Muldoon is survived by his partner Miriam Rothbart, parents Deanna and Patrick Muldoon Sr, his sister and brother-in-law Shana and Ahmet Zappa, niece Halo and nephew Arrow Zappa.