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FOR RELEASE JUNE 29, 2026
BYLINE: By Dana Jackson
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Photo Caption: "Days of Our Lives" actor Patrick Muldoon (1968-2026)
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Q:Did they ever say the cause of death for actor Patrick Muldoon? He wasn't even 60 years old. I loved him on "Days of Our Lives." -- B.B.
A: Actor Patrick Muldoon ("Melrose Place" and "Days of Our Lives") died suddenly at age 57 this past April. People magazine reported, according to his death certificate, that he died from a myocardial infarction (also known as a heart attack) -- and that a pulmonary embolism and a hereditary clotting disorder were also on board.
Even though he was best known for his soap roles and the movie "Starship Troopers," in recent years, Muldoon produced projects in Hollywood, including the 2024 comedy film "Riff Raff," which starred Jennifer Coolidge ("The White Lotus"), Bill Murray ("Lost in Translation"), and Ed Harris ("Dutton Ranch").
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Q: I'm a big fan of Nathan Fillion and "The Rookie," but I haven't heard much about the spin-off "Feds." Is it returning for another season? -- K.S.
A:"The Rookie: Feds," which premiered in 2022 and starred Niecy Nash-Betts, was unfortunately canceled after just one season. It had the misfortune of being delayed by the writers' and actors' strikes in Hollywood, and when it did premiere, it attracted only 2.2 million viewers, which is small potatoes in network television.
Co-creator Alexi Hawley explained to Deadline how ABC had other plans that didn't include a renewal of "Feds." He stated, "A lot had to do with the forces that led to strike ... the consolidation of the industry, the economic impact of the streaming wars ... on different companies. I do feel it was not a creative decision. It was a business decision."
According to TVLine, the fact that the spin-off aired at 10 p.m. ET on a Tuesday was a problem, which has long been considered ABC's "death slot." Interestingly, "The Rookie" airs at 10 p.m. on Mondays and is approaching its ninth season.
ABC is hoping that another spin-off, "The Rookie: North," starring Jay Ellis ("Insecure"), will attract better numbers than "Feds." Look for it to debut mid-season in early 2027 with 10 episodes.
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Q: Is there actually going to be a new version of "Little House on the Prairie"? Are they sure that this is a good idea? -- G.M.
A:Yes, a reboot/revival of "Little House on the Prairie" based on the books of Laura Ingalls Wilder is coming to Netflix this July. The original series aired on NBC from 1974-1983. The new series' showrunner Rebecca Sonnenshine told Entertainment Weekly that "the spirit of the original show is going to overlap."
Don't worry, it's not a modern retelling of the novels or an original, classic TV show. It's still set on a farm in the late 19th century but will feature new characters, alongside some familiar names from the Ingalls family. According to the cast list, troublemaker Nellie Oleson (played by Willa Dunn) will also be making an appearance.
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