Denise Richards Honors Patrick Muldoon with Tearful Tribute

In a heartfelt Instagram post, Denise Richards mourns the loss of Patrick Muldoon, who died at 57 after a heart attack on Sunday, April 19. The actors first met while filming the cult classic Starship Troopers in 1997 and dated for nearly five years, later remaining close friends who supported each other throughout their careers. "This is so hard for me to put into words," Richards wrote, expressing how deeply she is affected by the loss and calling Muldoon her best friend and family. She recalled their long history: meeting in their first acting class when she was 19 and he was 21, with him then a USC student taking a recurring role on Who’s the Boss, and how, 36 years later, she still could not imagine life without him.\n\nRichards shared a video montage that traced their journey from their youthful years in the industry to their later years together, paired with Bread’s classic track "Everything I Own." She spoke of their enduring bond, describing the friendship as defined by love, support, respect, and loyalty that felt unconditional and rare. She remembered how Muldoon lit up every room he entered and spoke of him as larger than life, calling him the most underrated actor.\n\nWe’ve been each other’s rock, she wrote, noting that their memories together are endless and that he had her back more than anyone. She added that she didn’t know what she would do without him and praised him as her voice of reason and pillar of strength, especially during the last year of pain and heartache. Before signing off, Richards referenced the nickname they shared from the Starship Troopers days, and she mourned him after his passing on Sunday. Muldoon’s loss has prompted fans and friends to remember his work and the enduring bond he shared with Richards and others in their circle.

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