Patrick Muldoon: Hollywood Legend's Sudden Passing

0:00It's April 20th, entertainment and celebrity news today starts now. AI powered in spotlight ready. I'm Cory with the story. Sad news in Hollywood actor Patrick Muldoon, best known for days of our lives and Melrose Place, died at 57 from a sudden heart attack this morning. His manager confirmed the passing, cutting short a career that spanned over three decades. Muldoon kicked off acting in 1990 with guest spots on, who's the boss, and saved by the bell. He landed his breakout as Austin Reed on days of our lives from 1992 to 1995, then reprised the role in 2000, 11 after a 16-year break. Fans remember him as the slick villain Richard Hart on Melrose Place starting in 1995. His TV movie run in the early 2000s included hits like Chain of Command on HBO and a boyfriend for Christmas on Hallmark plus sci-fi Flick's Ice. Spiders and finders keepers. On the big screen, he's shown as Xander Barclow

1:01in the 1997 cult sci-fi starship troopers. Lately, he exec produced heavyweights like Arkansas with Liam Hemsworth, the car counter with Oscar Isaac and Marlow with Liam Neeson, his spinal gig, was the upcoming thriller Dirty Hands alongside Denise Richards. Muldoon's mix of soaps, blockbusters and behind the scenes power moves leaves a solid mark on the game, reminding us talent like his hits hard and fast.