Washington DC, April 20 -- Actor and producer Patrick Muldoon, known for his roles in the daytime drama 'Days of Our Lives', primetime soap 'Melrose Place', and movie 'Starship Troopers', passed away on April 19, following a heart attack, reported Deadline. He was 57.

Born in San Pedro, California, Muldoon graduated from USC, where he played on the Trojans football team. He started his acting career while still in college with a two-episode arc on the sitcom 'Who's the Boss?'

Shortly after his 1991 graduation, he landed a three-episode recurring role on Saved By the Bell, reported Deadline.

Muldoon originated the role of Austin Reed on Days of Our Lives, which he played from 1992-95 and again from 2011-12. He also recurred on Melrose P...