Tragic Death of Soap Star Timothy Patrick Murphy — Dead at 29

Timothy Patrick Murphy was an American actor best remembered for his role as Mickey Trotter on the hit television soap opera Dallas, where he appeared from 1982 to 1984.

Murphy’s acting career began early, with appearances in various television commercials. His big break came when he was cast in the 1978 television miniseries Centennial, which helped open doors to more prominent roles. Over the years, he made guest appearances on popular television shows, including The Love Boat and Hotel.

Personal life

He was openly gay and in a romantic relationship during the 1980s with fellow actor Mark Patton, known for A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge.

How did Timothy Patrick Murphy die?

Murphy tragically passed away from complications related to AIDS on December 6, 1988, in Sherman Oaks, California, at the young age of 29. His untimely death came during a devastating period in the 1980s when the AIDS epidemic was claiming the lives of many in the entertainment industry and beyond.

He was laid to rest at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles — a resting place shared by many notable figures in the entertainment world.

Tragedy later struck again when his younger brother, Patrick Sean Murphy, was killed in the North Tower of the World Trade Center during the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Patrick was just 36 years old at the time.