Bill Hayes, the actor who played patriarch Doug Williams on Days of Our Lives for more than 50 years, died at 98, according to a statement from the show.
Hayes originated his Days role in 1970 and played the part through 2023, a total of 2141 episodes. The show’s statement also observed that, “He and his wife, Susan Seaforth-Hayes, remained the foundation of the Williams-Horton family spanning more than 50 years.” The Emmy-winning Seaforth-Hayes plays Julie Williams on the show.
Executive Producer Ken Corday shares, “I have known Bill for most of my life and he embodied the heart and soul of Days of our Lives.
Although we are grieving and will miss him, Bill’s indelible legacy will live on in our hearts and the stories we tell, both on and off the screen.” By providing your information, you agree to our Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy.
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