RHOBH: All About Denise Richards’ “Schweet Babe” Bond With Late Patrick Muldoon!

RHOBH stars Denise Richards and Patrick Muldoon were once the example of Hollywood romance in the 1990s – hot, wild, and legendary. Although their romance didn’t continue forever, their bond somehow did. Their love story started on the set of Starship Troopers. The two had a very close relationship even after their breakup, clinging to a nickname that still causes controversy years later: “schweet babe.”

Here’s the twist: why would Denise suddenly stop talking to him during one of her most difficult times? And how could the same man secretly re-enter her inner circle and even maintain a close friendship with her later on? There are many emotional twists, unresolved feelings, and one last heartbreaking chapter in their relationship’s timeline.

RHOBH: Patrick Muldoon’s Sudden Death Brings Denise Richards’s Past Relationship Back Into Spotlight

Fans of RHOBH and Hollywood are in shock over Patrick Muldoon’s sudden death. According to his sister, Shana Muldoon-Zappa, Patrick, who was best known for his roles in Days of Our Lives and Melrose Place, died after an unexpected heart attack. Even though he worked in both movies and TV, viewers of reality TV remember him best because of his relationship with Denise Richards.

He made an appearance on Season 9 of RHOBH, where Denise mentioned him as her “best friend” at her wedding to Aaron Phypers. Later, he appeared on Denise Richards & Her Wild Things, when Denise revealed that their relationship began during Starship Troopers in 1997 and lasted almost 5 years.

RHOBH: Denise & Patrick’s Love Story Refused To Fade

When RHOBH stars Denise and Patrick first met in 1997 while filming Starship Troopers, their story began. They fell in love right away, and by 1998, they were officially dating. They were one of Hollywood’s most talked-about young couples at the time. But like many intense relationships, theirs had its ups and downs. The two had parted ways, but not completely, by 2000. They were “on and off for quite a few years,” as Denise then revealed on RHOBH, showing that their bond never really faded.

When Denise married Charlie Sheen, things became trickier. She stopped communicating with Patrick completely during that period. Years later, Denise admitted it wasn’t simple, especially given how much she cherished Patrick as a friend. Patrick secretly returned as her emotional support system as her marriage to Sheen started to crumble. She showed how strong their relationship remained despite everything by relying on him in the most difficult times.  

Denise and Patrick developed a warm connection after her divorce in 2006. They were so close that Patrick even went to her wedding to Aaron Phypers in 2018. Denise clarified that their romance had ended, calling it a “deep friendship.” It’s interesting to see that, in place of Charlie, who apparently had a problem with their romance, Aaron had no problems with Patrick. In 2025, Patrick even appeared in Denise’s reality show, proving to fans that their relationship stayed strong.

However, a disaster happened just as fans believed this story would stay a nostalgic Hollywood “what of.” Patrick Muldoon died in April 2026 at the age of 57 after a heart attack. His unexplained passing brought a tragic end to a love story, loyalty, distance, and reunion that lasted decades. Denise and Patrick’s journey from co-stars to lovers to lifelong friends wasn’t ideal, but it was undoubtedly true and now unforgettable. Keep coming back to TV Season & Spoilers for more updates.