‘Days of Our Lives' Icon Shares a ‘Heartfelt' Tribute to Late 90s Heartthrob Son Following His Sudden Passing
Former Days of Our Lives star Patrick Muldoon has died at the age of 57, according to Deadline. Following the news, his former on-screen mother, Lauren Koslow, shared a tribute honoring the late actor.
Muldoon originally portrayed Austin Reed from 1992 to 1995, during which time Kate Roberts was played by Deborah Adair. After his departure, the role of Austin was recast with Austin Peck. Adair later exited as well, with Koslow taking over the role of Kate, a character she has played for nearly three decades.
Muldoon reprised his role as Austin Reed in 2011, marking the first time he shared scenes with Koslow. His return was brief, and he exited the series again in 2012 after approximately ten months.
Koslow reflected on their time together in a poignant Instagram post, writing, "For a period on #Days I got to play mama to this beautiful, free spirited and extremely creative soul."
She then recalled working closely with him, sharing, "Patrick was a constant delight - we had FUN! I remember the laughter most of all," she added, "Thanks for the magical interlude."
Koslow also offered condolences, writing, "My heartfelt condolences to your family, friends & all who loved you sweet man- you are missed."
She concluded her tribute writing, "Rock on ❤️❤️❤️"
Muldoon visited the set of Days of Our Lives last summer, sparking fan speculation that he might be reprising his role. However it was later clarified by a representative for the show that he was simply visiting with a friend and would not be appearing on screen.
Outside of Days of Our Lives, Muldoon had an extensive body of work. Appearing in projects such as Starship Troopers, Saved by the Bell, Melrose Place and numerous made-for-tv films.
According to IMDb Muldoon has a few posthumous titles still in various stages of production including Dirty Hands, Stay at Home, Pray for Me: Key to Freedom, and Kockroach.
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This story was originally published April 21, 2026 at 9:18 AM.