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Patrick Muldoon’s Death Certificate Confirms Heart Attack, Lists Other Causes

The death certificate lists hereditary coagulopathy disorder and pulmonary embolism as contributing causes, according to documents obtained by Us Weekly.

  • On Wednesday, April 29, the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health released Patrick Muldoon's death certificate, confirming the 57-year-old actor died from myocardial infarction with hereditary coagulopathy disorder and pulmonary embolism as underlying causes.
  • After stepping away to shower on April 19, Muldoon was found unconscious by his partner, Miriam Rothbart, at their Beverly Hills home, according to his sister, Shana Muldoon-Zappa; paramedics pronounced him dead at the scene.
  • Known for originating the role of Austin Reed on 'Days of Our Lives,' Muldoon also starred as Richard Hart on 'Melrose Place' and as Zander Barcalow in the 1997 film 'Starship Troopers.'
  • Former co-stars Denise Richards and Lisa Rinna paid tribute on social media, with Richards describing their friendship as 'unconditional and rare,' while many remembered Muldoon as 'endlessly generous.'
  • Muldoon's final Instagram post on April 17 expressed excitement for the upcoming film 'Kockroach,' announced just two days before his death; he is survived by his partner, Miriam Rothbart, and family members.
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'Days of Our Lives' star Patrick Muldoon's cause of death revealed

New documents reveal "Days of Our Lives" actor Patrick Muldoon's cause of death. Here's what we know.

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