Patrick Muldoon, the actor best known for Days of Our Lives and the sci‑fi film Starship Troopers, has died aged 57.

Actor known for soap and sci‑fi roles Colleagues paid tribute to Muldoon, remembering his on‑set humour and professionalism. One former Days of Our Lives colleague said she felt fortunate to have worked with him early in her career and that his charm and humour made the workplace more welcoming; she added that he would be profoundly missed. Details about the circumstances of his death were not released in immediate statements, and media outlets and entertainment platforms carried the news worldwide. Muldoon’s career bridged daytime television and mainstream cinema, illustrating the paths some actors take between different corners of the entertainment business. His presence on a major daytime soap gave him millions of routine viewers, while his film work brought him to the attention of genre film fans. Colleagues noted his ease in front of the camera and his capacity to lift the mood on set — traits that often prompt early public tributes when a performer dies. Industry responses have included social‑media posts and online tributes from colleagues and fans, along with a likely short‑term increase in streaming and repeat broadcasts of titles that featured him. Any extra residuals or royalties that follow are handled through existing agreements between rights holders, estates and unions and are usually modest and brief.

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Muldoon was 57.

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