Patrick Muldoon's cause of death released as myocardial infarction

14 articles · Updated · USA TODAY · Apr 30

The 57-year-old actor died on April 19, with his death certificate citing hereditary coagulopathy disorder and pulmonary embolism as contributing factors.
Muldoon, best known for roles on 'Days of Our Lives' and 'Melrose Place,' was cremated on April 28 in Los Angeles.
He was set to coproduce the film 'Kockroach' and appear posthumously in several movies, including 'Dirty Hands,' as tributes continue from friends and colleagues.

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