Denise Richards, 55, is reportedly inconsolable after the sudden death of her ex-boyfriend Patrick Muldoon.
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- Who died? Actor Patrick Muldoon, 57, died suddenly from a heart attack on Sunday.
- Who is mourning? Denise Richards, his ex-girlfriend of nearly five years in the late ’90s, is “devastated” and “can’t stop crying.”
- How long did they know each other? They met when Richards was 19 and Muldoon was 21 in an acting class.
- What was their relationship like after breaking up? They remained close friends. A source said, “They were better friends than lovers.”
- Who else is grieving? Richards’ daughter, Lola (20), posted an emotional tribute, saying she “begged” her mom to get back together with him.
Denise Richards is reportedly taking the shocking death of her ex Patrick Muldoon extremely hard. Muldoon, 57, died suddenly from a heart attack on Sunday. The actress, 55, is “inconsolable,” the Daily Mail reported, citing a source close to her.
“She’s devastated. Really, really sad,” the source said. “I’d even call her inconsolable. She can’t stop crying.”
Patrick Muldoon Dead: A Friendship That Spanned Decades
Richards met Muldoon when she was 19, and he was 21, in an acting class. They dated for nearly five years in the late ’90s and remained close friends until his death. They also starred together in the 1997 sci-fi film “Starship Troopers.”
“Patrick is the ex that she had the best relationship with,” the source said. “There was a ton of respect on both sides. It was so amicable that they were better friends than lovers, and they remained in constant contact. She was his biggest supporter; he was hers.”
Patrick Muldoon Dead Muldoon Spoke About Their Bond in 2025
Muldoon discussed his close friendship with Richards during an October 2025 appearance on Tori Spelling’s “MisSPELLING” podcast. “We both don’t come from entertainment families, and our families got to know each other over the years and kind of checked in with each other on navigating the unusual stuff that we all go through,” he said.
He also shared that, despite their “on and off” romantic relationship, he remained close with Richards’ daughters, Lola, 20, and Sami, 22, whom she shares with her ex-husband, Charlie Sheen. “I have a good relationship with both Lola and Sami. I’ve known them since they were first born.”
Patrick Muldoon Dead: Lola Richards’ Heartbreaking Tribute
Lola paid tribute to Muldoon on Instagram Monday, revealing she “begged” her mom to get back together with him. “I thought you were the one who was supposed to be in our lives forever,” she wrote.
“I will really miss hearing my mom laugh on the phone with you. Your voice always brightened my day, and I’m gonna miss hearing it, but I know my mom will more, but we will never stop talking about you.”
She thanked Muldoon for being her mom’s best friend. “The bond you two had was something so special that no one can touch. When I think of my mom, I think of you. You guys came as a package, and I’m so thankful I got to know you and witness a friendship so pure and special in front of my eyes.”
A Lasting Legacy
Page Six reached out to Richards’ rep for comment but did not receive an immediate response. The actress has not yet publicly addressed Muldoon’s passing. Muldoon was also known for his role as Austin Reed on the NBC soap opera “Days of Our Lives.”
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