‘Melrose Place’ and ‘Starship Troopers’ Actor Patrick Muldoon Dies at Age 57

A longtime actor and staple of daytime soap operas has died. He was  57.

Patrick Muldoon, who has had roles from sci-fi cult classic “Starship Troopers” to the iconic soap opera “Days of Our Lives,” passed away Sunday, according to Variety.

Patrick Muldoon, known for his roles in the daytime drama ‘Days of Our Lives,’ primetime soap ‘Melrose Place’ and movie ‘Starship Troopers,’ died suddenly this morning. https://t.co/ekSUcuR5n2 pic.twitter.com/FpDaAJiDv4

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Muldoon was also a prolific producer, including for the upcoming film “Kockroach,” starring Chris Hemsworth, Zazie Beetz, and Alec Baldwin. He began his career with smaller roles on well-known shows like “Who’s the Boss?” and “Saved by the Bell.”

TMZ was the first to report that Muldoon appeared to have died of a sudden heart attack.

The entertainment outlet spoke to Muldoon’s sister, Shana Muldoon-Zappa, and confirmed that the day had originally begun