‘DOOL’ Beloved Soap Icon Bill Hayes Dead At 98

ByAllie Johnson
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Tragic breaking news for Days Of Our Lives (DOOL) fans as Bill Hayes has been confirmed dead at the age of 98. As a longtime cast member of the soap opera, fans are having a difficult time coming to terms with this disheartening news.

Given his age, most fans assume his cause of death was most likely related to natural causes.

What information has been revealed about his passing? Plus, take a closer look at his incredible career as an actor and soap opera icon.

DOOL Beloved Soap Icon Bill Hayes Dead At 98

Sadly, a representative of Days Of Our Lives star William Foster Hayes III confirmed he passed away at the age of 98. A representative of both the star and DOOL issued the following statement on his passing to People Magazine:

“It is with a heavy heart that we share the passing of our beloved Bill Hayes. One of the longest-running characters on Days of our Lives, Bill originated the role of ‘Doug Williams’ in 1970 and portrayed him continuously throughout his life.”

The statement continued: “He and his wife, Susan Seaforth-Hayes, remained the foundation of the Williams-Horton family spanning more than 50 years.”

Ken Corday, Days Of Our Lives executive producer also issued a statement on Bill’s tragic passing:

“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.”

He Was A Staple On Set

Bill Hayes was a staple on the set of Days Of Our Lives. This past summer, the cast and crew came together to celebrate his 98th birthday. The celebration happened on set and included a huge cake. During the celebration of his 98th birthday, he was also informed that he was the first person to ever sing on Days Of Our Lives.

A Look At His Incredible Career

According to his IMDb, Bill Hayes kicked off his acting career back in the 50s. Furthermore, he had just shy of 30 acting credits attached to his resume.

The bulk of his acting career was spent as a member of the Days Of Our Lives cast. Some of the other acting credits on his resume include roles in the following titles:

  • Miracle At Gate 213
  • Childstar
  • 9 Dead Gay Guys
  • Fraiser 
  • Cop Rock 
  • The Interns
  • Once Upon A Mattress 
  • The Cardinal
  • Little Women
  • Stop, You’re Killing Me 

This soap opera icon’s memories will live on with Days Of Our Lives fans forever. In his passing, he is survived by his son, William Foster Hayes IV.

Fans’ thoughts and prayers are with the loved ones and co-workers of Bill Hayes during this difficult time.

Rest in peace, Bill Hayes.

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