Bill Hayes' Cause of Death A Heartbreaking End to a Remarkable Life

Soap opera actor Bill Hayes, who starred on “Days of our Lives” for some 50 years, has died. He was 98. The actor who portrayed Doug Williams on the soap opera died Jan. 12 in Los Angeles, his agent and friend Gregory Mayo confirmed to TODAY.com. Bill Hayes, a legendary soap star who appeared on over 2000 episodes of "Days of Our Lives" — many with real-life wife Susan Seaforth Hayes ... Bill Hayes, one of the longest-running characters on the daytime soap opera "Days of our Lives," has died at the age of 98. The actor's passing was confirmed in an email on Saturday to CNN from his agent Gregory David Mayo, who said Hayes died “peacefully” on Friday ... The world of soap operas and entertainment is mourning today the loss of Days of our Lives' legendary star, Bill Hayes who passed away on January 12th at the ... Bill Hayes, longtime star of 'Days of Our Lives,' dies at 98 ... Bill Hayes, a mainstay on the NBC soap opera “Days of Our Lives” for over 50 ... It's with a heavy heart that we report that Bill Hayes, who played Days of Our Lives' beloved Doug Williams for 54 years, has died at the age of 98. In this extract from his memoir, Bill Hayes, partner of Oliver Sacks, recalls the neurologist's unworldly charm, their remarkable stay with Björk in Iceland. After celebrating his 98th birthday on the set of the soap opera in June 2023, the actor passed away on January 12, 2024, surrounded by family; ...