Bill Hayes A Daytime TV Pioneer

Bill Hayes, who played Doug Williams on the soap opera Days of Our Lives on and off for five decades, has passed away. Longtime soap opera star Bill Hayes, known for his role as Doug Williams on “Days of Our Lives,” died at the age of 98 years old, according to reports. 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 late actor, who portrayed Doug Williams on NBC's long-running soap opera for 53 years, shared his last scene with his on-and-off-screen ... Longtime soap opera star Bill Hayes, known for his role as Doug Williams on "Days of Our Lives," died at the age of 98 years old. "Days of Our Lives" star Bill Hayes originated the role of Doug Williams in 1970 and remained in the role off-and-on through 2023. Bill Hayes, a longtime star of the soap opera "Days of Our Lives," has died, according to multiple reports. He was 98. Bill Hayes, 'Days of Our Lives' star, dies: reports ... Actor Bill Hayes, a longtime "Days of Our Lives" cast member, has died, according to ... Longtime soap opera star Bill Hayes, known for his role as Doug Williams on “Days of Our Lives,” died at the age of 98 years old, according to reports. Doug Williams is a character from the soap opera Days of Our Lives, portrayed by Bill Hayes since 1970. Since 1999, Hayes has continued to make recurring ...