"Days of Our Lives" Legend Bill Hayes (1925 - 2024) - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Zoneboy · 01-12-2024, 11:34 PM

https://deadline.com/2024/01/bill-ha...es-1235732002/

Bill Hayes, the actor who played the colorful 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 on and off through 2023. 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 said, “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.”

Hayes got his start on TV as a singer on Your Show of Shows in the early ’50s. He also made appearances on shows of the era such as Decoy and True Story, as well as a number of TV movies. Even after he got his break on Days, he continued to guest on shows such as Matlock, Hooperman, Cop Rock and Frasier.

A successful singer as well, Hayes’ “Ballad of Davy Crockett” was No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for five weeks in 1955 and sold over two million copies. On Broadway he starred in Rodgers and

80sTrivia · 01-13-2024, 07:49 AM

, Mr Hayes.

Penny Lane · 01-13-2024, 04:53 PM

I watched Days Of Our Lives all through the 70's. I loved the Julie/Doug story. Rest in peace Mr. Hayes.

Dude111 · 01-13-2024, 07:44 PM

Very sad.........

TMC · 07-11-2024, 07:58 PM

Bill Hayes makes his final appearance on Days of Our Lives

The daytime TV icon and Doug Williams actor, who died on Jan. 12 at age 98, shared his final on-screen moments on Days with Susan Seaforth Hayes, his beloved wife of 50 years.

Penny Lane · 07-12-2024, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by TMC

Bill Hayes makes his final appearance on Days of Our Lives

The daytime TV icon and Doug Williams actor, who died on Jan. 12 at age 98, shared his final on-screen moments on Days with Susan Seaforth Hayes, his beloved wife of 50 years.

I watched them on Days Of Our Lives all through the 70's and I liked them so much. I quit watching it because the show got boring for me. I haven't watched it or any other Soap since 1980! RIP Bill Hayes

01-12-2024, 11:34 PM	#1
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,346	"Days of Our Lives" Legend Bill Hayes (1925 - 2024) https://deadline.com/2024/01/bill-ha...es-1235732002/ Bill Hayes, the actor who played the colorful 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 on and off through 2023. 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 said, “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.” Hayes got his start on TV as a singer on Your Show of Shows in the early ’50s. He also made appearances on shows of the era such as Decoy and True Story, as well as a number of TV movies. Even after he got his break on Days, he continued to guest on shows such as Matlock, Hooperman, Cop Rock and Frasier. A successful singer as well, Hayes’ “Ballad of Davy Crockett” was No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for five weeks in 1955 and sold over two million copies. On Broadway he starred in Rodgers and

01-13-2024, 07:49 AM	#2
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01-13-2024, 07:44 PM	#4
Dude111 Forum Legend Join Date: Nov 05, 2013 Posts: 35,720	Very sad.........

07-11-2024, 07:58 PM	#5
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 125,036	Bill Hayes makes his final appearance on Days of Our Lives The daytime TV icon and Doug Williams actor, who died on Jan. 12 at age 98, shared his final on-screen moments on Days with Susan Seaforth Hayes, his beloved wife of 50 years.