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Patrick Muldoon Dies of Heart Attack; Sister Posts Final Video

4/24/2026

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Muldoon Final Video

Patrick Muldoon died on April 19, 2024, at age 57 after a heart attack.
His sister Shana Muldoon Zappa posted his final video on Instagram on April 22.
The video shows Muldoon at the Geffen Galleries opening at L.A. Museum of Modern Art viewing the 1622 painting Saint Ignatius of Loyola’s Vision of Christ and God the Father.
Zappa said she researched the painting’s meaning, called it spiritual, and will announce memorial details.

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Muldoon Found Unconscious

Miriam Rothbart found Muldoon unconscious at their Beverly Hills home on April 19 before paramedics arrived.
Muldoon was credited as executive producer on the crime-thriller “Kockroach,” which began filming in Australia and was announced on Instagram on April 17.
Muldoon starred in “Dirty Hands,” slated for a digital release on April 24, reuniting him with former co-star Denise Richards.
Denise Richards and Tori Spelling each posted Instagram tributes, calling Muldoon “best friend” and “rock.”

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Muldoon Shares Video

Patrick Muldoon sent the LACMA video of Domenico Zampieri’s Saint Ignatius painting to his family group chat on Saturday night before his death, noting the LL LOY chant reminded him of his Loyola High School football days.
He credited his Jesuit education for shaping his admiration of the saint’s “cool-guy, good-time” character.
He called his friend and producing partner “Bobo” the person with whom he shared a love for St. Ignatius.

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Muldoon Final Video

Patrick Muldoon died on April 19, 2024, at age 57 after a heart attack.
His sister Shana Muldoon Zappa posted his final video on Instagram on April 22.
The video shows Muldoon at the Geffen Galleries opening at L.A. Museum of Modern Art viewing the 1622 painting Saint Ignatius of Loyola’s Vision of Christ and God the Father.
Zappa said she researched the painting’s meaning, called it spiritual, and will announce memorial details.

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