Days of Our Lives star Patrick Muldoon, best known as Austin Reed, dies at 57 from a heart attack.
- April 28, 2026
AceShowbiz - Patrick Muldoon, widely recognized for his role as Austin Reed on Days of Our Lives, passed away Sunday at the age of 57.
According to his sister, Shana Muldoon Zappa, the actor suffered a heart attack on Sunday morning. Efforts to obtain an official statement from Muldoon's representatives have been made by TVLine.
Muldoon began his acting career in the early 1990s with guest roles on popular TV shows such as "Who's the Boss?" and "Saved by the Bell." He gained wider recognition starring as designer Richard Hart on Fox's Melrose Place, appearing recurrently throughout three seasons.
However, his most notable television role was that of Austin Reed on the NBC/Peacock soap opera Days of Our Lives. Muldoon originally portrayed Austin from 1992 to 1995, then reprised the role from 2011 to 2012.
On the big screen, Muldoon is remembered for his role as Zander Barcalow in the 1997 sci-fi film Starship Troopers. His other film credits include The Chaos Experiment, Born to Ride, and The Comeback Trail, along with several made-for-TV movies.
Patrick Muldoon's passing marks the end of a diverse career spanning both television and film, where he left a lasting impression on fans and colleagues alike.
