New details have been released about the death of actor Patrick Muldoon, best known for his roles on Days of Our Lives and Melrose Place. According to his death certificate, obtained by Us Weekly, the 57-year-old died of a myocardial infarction, commonly known as a heart attack, on April 19.
The certificate, issued by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, listed several contributing factors, including a hereditary coagulopathy disorder, which affects blood clotting, and a pulmonary embolism—a blood clot that traveled to his lungs. Muldoon was cremated on April 28, and his occupation was listed as actor and producer.
His sister, Shana Muldoon-Zappa, previously confirmed that he died of a heart attack. She shared a heartfelt Instagram post along with the last video Muldoon sent to family, showing him joking around at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art the night before his death.
“As always, he jokes… and yet profoundly brings all things into one moment,” she wrote. “The joke-ster, the artist, the football player, and the intensely spiritually connected, Jesuit educated, incredible being that is Patrick Muldoon. My best friend. The best brother/son/uncle/anyone could ever possibly ask for.”
Muldoon was also remembered by I Dream of Jeannie star Barbara Eden, his co-star in the 2019 film My Adventures With Santa. She posted on Instagram, “Patrick was a sweet man who was very personable. I enjoyed the time we spent between takes and just enjoying each other's company in general during the production of the film. He made the experience even more fun.”
Fans and colleagues alike continue to mourn the loss of the beloved actor.