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JamesG · 12-09-2016, 04:58 PM

"Days of Our Lives" Star Joseph Mascolo, Who Played Stefano, Dead at 87
by Dave Nemetz
December 9, 2016

Joseph Mascolo, who played iconic villain Stefano DiMera on the NBC daytime soap "Days of Our Lives", has died. He was 87 years old.

Mascolo passed away Thursday after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease, the show said in a statement on Friday. He joined the "Days" cast in 1982 and made crime lord/business tycoon Stefano DiMera into one of the most hated (and most loved) bad guys in soap-opera history.

Mascolo left and returned to the role of Stefano several times over the years, even joining CBS’ "The Bold and the Beautiful" for an extended stint from 2001 to 2006. But he always came back to "Days", most recently for the character’s death earlier this year.

He also made appearances on TV shows like "All in the Family" and "Lou Grant", and in films like Jaws 2 and Sharky’s Machine.

“It is with great sorrow that I’m sharing the news of the passing of our dear friend and beloved member of the Days of Our Lives family, Joseph Mascolo,” "Days" executive producer Ken Corday said in a statement.

“The smile on Joe’s face is something we’d all come to find comfort in, and he will be sorely missed. His larger-than-life presence, kind heart and unwavering positivity has impacted us all for decades, and will live on in the memories of his many fans. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family during this difficult time.”

http://tvline.com/2016/12/09/joseph-...tefano-dimera/

egghead · 12-09-2016, 05:02 PM

I adored Stefano DiMera.... hated the way his character was written off the show. Joe deserved better.

Zoneboy · 12-09-2016, 09:16 PM

I give up.

Joseph

tlc38tlc38 · 12-09-2016, 09:21 PM

Stefano DiMera will always be THE best soap character of all time. Period.

Joseph was such a pleasure to watch on "Days".

Long live Stefano!

80sTrivia · 12-10-2016, 07:28 AM

So sad to hear of his passing. He really made the character of Stefano one of the great television villains of all time...

tlc38tlc38 · 12-11-2016, 12:04 AM

I still can't get over his passing. It's so hard for this to sink in for me.

Stefano is my all-time favorite soap character and in my top 10 of favorite TV characters. Joseph was a true genius at bringing Stefano to life.

Nordy · 12-11-2016, 12:23 AM

Bring Sami back to Salem!!!

12-09-2016, 04:58 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,136	Joseph Mascolo (Days' Stefano) Dies at 87 *"Days of Our Lives" Star Joseph Mascolo, Who Played Stefano, Dead at 87* by Dave Nemetz December 9, 2016 Joseph Mascolo, who played iconic villain Stefano DiMera on the NBC daytime soap "Days of Our Lives", has died. He was 87 years old. Mascolo passed away Thursday after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease, the show said in a statement on Friday. He joined the "Days" cast in 1982 and made crime lord/business tycoon Stefano DiMera into one of the most hated (and most loved) bad guys in soap-opera history. Mascolo left and returned to the role of Stefano several times over the years, even joining CBS’ "The Bold and the Beautiful" for an extended stint from 2001 to 2006. But he always came back to "Days", most recently for the character’s death earlier this year. He also made appearances on TV shows like "All in the Family" and "Lou Grant", and in films like Jaws 2 and Sharky’s Machine. “It is with great sorrow that I’m sharing the news of the passing of our dear friend and beloved member of the Days of Our Lives family, Joseph Mascolo,” "Days" executive producer Ken Corday said in a statement. “The smile on Joe’s face is something we’d all come to find comfort in, and he will be sorely missed. His larger-than-life presence, kind heart and unwavering positivity has impacted us all for decades, and will live on in the memories of his many fans. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family during this difficult time.” http://tvline.com/2016/12/09/joseph-...tefano-dimera/ Attached Images

12-09-2016, 09:16 PM	#3
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tlc38tlc38 Every day’s a Dolly day! Forum Star Join Date: May 02, 2008 Location: I’m just travelin’ thru Posts: 19,258	Stefano DiMera will always be THE best soap character of all time. Period. Joseph was such a pleasure to watch on "Days". Long live Stefano!
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12-10-2016, 07:28 AM	#5
80sTrivia Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 23, 2002 Posts: 21,714	So sad to hear of his passing. He really made the character of Stefano one of the great television villains of all time...
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12-09-2016, 05:02 PM	#2
egghead Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 08, 2016 Posts: 216	I adored Stefano DiMera.... hated the way his character was written off the show. Joe deserved better.

12-11-2016, 12:04 AM	#6
tlc38tlc38 Every day’s a Dolly day! Forum Star Join Date: May 02, 2008 Location: I’m just travelin’ thru Posts: 19,258	I still can't get over his passing. It's so hard for this to sink in for me. Stefano is my all-time favorite soap character and in my top 10 of favorite TV characters. Joseph was a true genius at bringing Stefano to life.