Muldoon

American

[muhl-doon] / mʌlˈdun /

noun

Robert David, 1921–92, New Zealand political leader: prime minister 1975–84.

Muldoon British

/ mʌlˈduːn /

noun

Sir Robert David. 1921–92, New Zealand statesman; prime minister of New Zealand (1975–84)

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According to Deadline, Muldoon died suddenly after a heart attack.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

Away from the camera, Muldoon - who had a band called The Sleeping Masses - also worked behind the scenes, producing films such as The Tribes of Palos Verdes, Arkansas and Marlowe.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

Muldoon began his acting career during the sport’s offseason, and his earliest roles were on shows such as “Who’s the Boss?” and “Saved by the Bell.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

Muldoon is survived by his partner, Miriam Rothbart; parents Deanna and Patrick Muldoon Sr, his sister and brother-in-law Shana and Ahmet Zappa, niece Halo and nephew Arrow Zappa.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

Max calls her Minefield Muldoon because you never can tell when she’ll blow up over something.

From "Fish in a Tree" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt

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