Unraveling the Enigmatic Bill Hayes of Days of Our Lives

This week on "Days of our Lives," the series celebrates the life of the late Bill Hayes and his iconic character Doug Williams. Bill Hayes, a mainstay on the NBC soap opera “Days of Our Lives” for over 50 years, has died. He was 98. The actress posted on Facebook: “I am heartsick. I heard last night that my dear friend, Bill Hayes is gone. Bill lived a full, full life of 98 ... Bill Hayes, who starred on “Days of our Lives” for some 50 years, has died. He was 98. Bill Hayes' final episode of 'Days of Our Lives' aired on Thursday, July 11, six months after his death at 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 ... Days of our Lives star Bill Hayes dead at 98. Bill Hayes, the beloved soap actor who starred as Doug Williams on 'Days of Our Lives' for five decades, has died at 98. Bill Hayes: Days of Our Lives star dies ... The US actor Bill Hayes, who starred in the soap opera Days of Our Lives for more than five decades, ... 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.