Denise Richards is still coming to terms with the loss of her ex-boyfriend, Patrick Muldoon.

The actress recently opened up about her decades-long bond with the late actor and the last movie they collaborated on before his sudden passing.

Patrick Muldoon took his final breath on April 19 after suffering a heart attack. He and Denise Richards dated in the ’90s but remained close pals until his death.

Denise Richards Reflects On Patrick Muldoon’s Last Movie

Richards got emotional about working with Muldoon for the last time on the 2026 movie, “Dirty Hands,” in a new interview. She revealed the late entertainer had told her about the project, which saw them playing a married couple going through a rough patch.

“We’ve reunited on so many films together over the years and have been so lucky and blessed to work with each other,” Richards shared. She claimed they “always loved being on set together” and had much respect for each other.

Given their decades-long bond, Richards told Extra’s Derek Hough that it was difficult promoting the movie after Muldoon’s passing. She added that it was even harder for her to watch their final project together, despite it being Muldoon’s “best performance,” Richards lamented, “I was going to watch it last weekend. I can’t watch the final cut yet.”

The TV Personality Continues To Mourn Her Ex-Boyfriend

Richards’ emotional reflections continued, noting that she had been friends with Muldoon for over 40 years. “So, I would have worked on anything with him,” she said about her involvement in the 2026 project.

According to the actress, it was “tough to do press” for the movie after Muldoon’s passing, but she believed he would have wanted them to honor his memory through the film. “He was so passionate about this movie,” Richards claimed.

The grieving pal also described Muldoon’s death as “shocking” and “devastating,” adding that her daughters, Sami and Lola Sheen, were equally heartbroken by his passing. She explained that her kids had a close relationship with Muldoon, so much so that they couldn’t watch his final movie yet.

The ‘Wild Things’ Star Penned A Poignant Post After The Late Actor’s Passing

The recent interview isn’t the first time Richards has opened up about her loss, as she honored Muldoon in a heartfelt Instagram post. The Blast covered the story, reporting that Richards had penned her sorrow and grief to fans after losing her “best friend.”

She described Muldoon as her “family,” “voice of reason & pillar of strength,” sharing that she didn’t know how to move forward without him. Richards revealed that she and Muldoon first met when she was 19 and he was 21 in acting class.

They spent her whole adult life together, first as lovers and then as friends, building a relationship that lasted decades until Muldoon’s death. Richards described him as a talented actor, a man who was larger than life, and someone she once believed would be by her side for eternity.

The Actress’ Oldest Daughter Seemingly Received A Heavenly Sign From Patrick Muldoon

Richards wasn’t the only one who penned an emotional post in honor of Muldoon’s memory, as her oldest daughter, Sami Sheen, echoed similar sentiments. The Blast reported that she seemingly received a heavenly sign from the late actor, as evidenced in her Instagram Story update.

Sami explained that she had been sitting outside following news of Muldoon’s passing and was begging for a sign to know he had made it to the other side. When she looked up at the sky, she found what appeared to be clouds forming a heart shape.

She shared a picture of the stunning view, believing it was a sign from Muldoon. Her younger sister, Lola, similarly honored the late entertainer in an Instagram post, reflecting on his relationship with Richards and how he had been a key part of their family.

Denise Richards Flaunted The Results Of Her Facelift On The Red Carpet

Weeks before Muldoon’s passing, Richards had plenty of reasons to smile, particularly thanks to her successful facelift. The Blast shared in March that she made her first public appearance after the operation at “The Bold and the Beautiful” event.

Richards showed off the results of the cosmetic operation on the red carpet, rocking a pink lace dress. Before the event, she had revealed that she had gone under the knife eight months ago to “put things back up, where they were before.”

Richards shared that the decision to get a facelift was nerve-wracking as she did not want any dramatic changes. Fortunately, her surgeon gave her the refreshed appearance she wanted, allowing her to keep her signature look and reinforcing her confidence.

What will Denise Richards share next?