Denise Richards Shares Emotional Post About Patrick Muldoon Following Death

Denise Richards is mourning the loss of her former partner and longtime friend Patrick Muldoon in an emotional Instagram post. The Denise Richards Shares Emotional Post About Patrick Muldoon Following Death first appeared on The Blast

Denise Richards is mourning the loss of her former partner and longtime friend Patrick Muldoon. The two actors dated from 1997 to 2000 after meeting in acting class and later worked together on “Starship Troopers.” Patrick Muldoon died Sunday at age 57, leaving Denise Richards “deeply heartbroken & devastated,” according to an emotional tribute she shared on Instagram.

Denise Richards Reflects On Decades-Long Bond With Patrick Muldoon

Despite their split, they remained close over the years, with Muldoon even appearing on Richards’ reality shows, including “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” and “Denise Richards & Her Wild Things.”

“This is so hard for me to put into words,” Richards began. “I am deeply heartbroken & devastated losing you. You were my best friend & my family.”

Richards reflected on their decades-long bond, sharing memories of how they first met and the life they built as friends. “We met in our first acting class, I was 19 never had an acting job and you were 21 a student at USC doing a recurring role on who’s the boss,” she wrote. “And here we are. 36 years later. My whole adult life & I don’t know it without you.”

She continued, “The friendship, love, support, respect & loyalty we had was unconditional and rare. You lit up every room you walked into.”

Richards Mourns Patrick Muldoon In Emotional Tribute

In her tribute, Richards opened up about the depth of her grief, calling Muldoon her “voice of reason & pillar of strength.” “I don’t know what I’m going to do without you here,” she wrote. “You’re my voice of reason & pillar of strength. Especially during this last year of pain & heartache. And now I need you more than ever.”

The actress added that Muldoon was “larger than life” and “everyone was drawn to him.” “So talented & most underrated actor,” she wrote. “And most humble.”

Richards ended her message with a deeply personal note, holding onto hope that their connection will continue. “Schweetbabe we’ve had those conversations. We thought we’d live forever or at least into our 90’s,” she wrote. “Schweetbabe I will be looking for those signs. I need to know you’re still here with me. I love you so much & miss you dearly schweetbabe.”

Patrick Muldoon Suffered A Heart Attack At 57

Muldoon’s passing has left fans and loved ones stunned, with new details shedding light on the heartbreaking circumstances. As The Blast reported, the former “Days of Our Lives” and “Melrose Place” star died suddenly on Sunday morning at age 57 after suffering a heart attack.

Muldoon’s sister, Shana Muldoon-Zappa, shared that the actor had been at home in Beverly Hills with his girlfriend earlier that morning. After grabbing coffee together, he reportedly went to take a shower, but when too much time passed, concern quickly grew.

His girlfriend ultimately found him unconscious on the bathroom floor. Paramedics rushed to the scene and attempted to revive him, but tragically, “there was nothing anyone could do.”

Alison Sweeney Calls Muldoon ‘A Rare Kind Of Person’

Before Richards’ heartfelt tribute, others who knew and worked with Muldoon also began sharing their memories. One of those voices was his “Days of Our Lives” co-star Alison Sweeney, who spoke out about the impact he had on those around him.

“This is such heartbreaking news. Pat was a rare kind of person, brilliantly talented, endlessly kind, and generous in spirit,” she wrote before reflecting on their time working together in the ’90s. She added that she felt “so lucky to have worked with him,” and remembered how he made her “feel at ease right away” with his signature charm and humor.

Patrick Muldoon Celebrated New Film Role Days Before Sudden Death

The devastating loss comes just days after Muldoon shared exciting career news with fans. He had recently revealed he landed a producing role on an upcoming film titled “Kockroach,” which is set to star Chris Hemsworth, Channing Tatum, Taron Egerton, Zazie Beetz, and Alec Baldwin.

“So excited to be a part of this amazing project ‘KOCKROACH’ directed by Matt Ross starring Chris Hemsworth, Taron Egerton, Zazie Beetz And Alec Baldwin,” he wrote on Instagram just two days before his death. “Filming now in Australia.”

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