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From Rachel not wanting to say goodbye to Grandpa John to Paul beautifully remembering the life of the father he only found out about as an adult. The Tuesday, June 10 episode of Days of Our Lives featured Salem saying goodbye to the superhero they all knew as John Black. It was emotional, heartbreaking, touching, and even funny. It perfectly paid homage to the man we’ve seen go through every single trial and tribulation known to man for the last forty years. Plus, Bo found out about John’s fate.

Goodbye, John Black

In Part 1 of this heartwrenching goodbye, Salem gathered to say goodbye to John. In Part Two, the funeral began, without Rachel (a wonderful Alice Halsey). Marlena (Deidre Hall) giving her John’s Mickey Mantle baseball card was everything. Ari (Marissa Reyes) and Tate (Leo Howard) ended up taking her home. Being at the funeral was too much for her.

Days of our Lives spoilers reveal that Shawn Brady will learn exciting news about his father, Bo Brady. His father has been in a coma ever since Shawn shot him. However, he thought his dad was going to kill his mother, Hope Brady, and acted fast. Unfortunately, Bo remembered his love for Hope moments before Shawn pulled the trigger that fateful afternoon in Greece. Further, the detective suffered from depression and alcoholism after the shooting. Eventually, he got his life back. This week, Shawn receives good news about Bo. Will he learn that his dad is finally waking up from his lengthy coma on the NBC Peacock exclusive?

Days of our Lives Spoilers: Shawn Brady Receives News About Bo Brady

Dool spoilers report that Shawn Brady (Brandon Beemer) hears new information about his dad, Bo Brady (Peter Reckell). Bo has been in a coma for a very long time. In fact,...

As reported first by Soap Hub, Drake Hogestyn, beloved as John Black on Days of our Lives, has died. The fan favorite was 70 years old.

In Memoriam: Drake Hogestyn

A spokesperson for the soap wrote, “Days of our Lives is heartbroken to share news of the passing of Drake Hogestyn. His family shared the statement below, and there will be no further details or comments at this time.”

The actor’s family’s statement said, “It’s with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Drake Hogestyn. He was thrown the curve ball of his life when he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, but he faced the challenge with incredible strength and determination. After putting up an unbelievable fight, he passed peacefully surrounded by loved ones.

He was the most amazing husband, father, papa, and actor. He loved performing for the Days audience and sharing the stage with the greatest cast,...

1975: Ryan's Hope's Jack visited Sister Mary Joel.

1984: Santa Barbara's Jade ran into David Hasselhoff.

1986: Another World's Reginald had a fire started to stop a story.

2003: The Young and the Restless' John punched Victor."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into different and unexpected images."

― Anselm Kiefer

"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.

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1941: On radio soap opera Life Can Be Beautiful, "Chichi" Conrad (Alice Reinheart) coped with heartbreaking news.

1967: CBS aired the first color broadcast of The Secret Storm.

1972: The Edge of Night began airing at 2:30 p.m. Et, moving from its usual 3:30 p.

1980: The Edge of Night's April inherited all of Margo's estate.

1983: General Hospital's Robert & Holly were married.

1995: All My Children's Jason reached out to Hayley for help.

2005: Emme Rylan debuted as Lizzie on Guiding Light."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into d ifferent and unexpected images."

― Anselm Kiefer

"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.

On this date in...

1966: On Another World, Emily (Mona Bruns) reminded Mike Bauer (Gary Pillar) that Dr. James told him even if Julie had lived, she would never have left the sanitarium. Emily was thrilled Mike was not considering returning to his home town because he...

“Like sands through the hourglass, so are the days of our lives.” The longest-running series on NBC is not going anytime soon. NBC has renewed the multi-Emmy-winning daytime soap Days of Our Lives for a record 55th season.

“With writing that manages to weave together Salem’s iconic characters with current realities, Ken Corday and his team have ushered the show’s legacy into a new era that resonates with both longtime and new viewers,” said Bruce Evans, Executive Vice President, Current Programming, NBC Entertainment. “The actors and crew have such a tremendous respect for ‘Days’ and what it means to fans. We believe that level of commitment shows through and touches our audience year after year.”

The show continues to be a solid ratings draw. The 53rd season (September 2017-September 2018) saw a 4% increase in total viewers (2.55 million vs. 2.45 million in live + 7 per Nielsen Media Research) vs. the previous season.

Over the last 12 months, there was much TV news that made us happy — and plenty that made us so, so sad.

Among the headlines that broke our hearts: the deaths of many beloved television stars, which we’re reflecting on in our latest Year in Review photo gallery.

In 2018, we said goodbye to some small-screen legends, including The Facts of Life actress Charlotte Rae, Emmy winner Burt Reynolds, Laverne & Shirley star Penny Marshall and Days of Our Lives veterans Frank Parker and Peggy McCay.

Some of the year’s deaths were less high-profile, but nonetheless tragic — and we weren...

Days of Our Lives fans and the daytime world in general suffered a second serious loss, as veteran actress Peggy McCay, best known as fiesty Caroline Brady, died at age 90 on October 7, 2018, just weeks after the actor who played her on-screen husband passed away.

The actress passed away peacefully in her sleep of natural causes.

McCay had played Caroline Brady, the role she was best known for, since February 7, 1983, when the Brady family was first introduced in Salem. Caroline was a loving, supportive mother who was also tough and strong and unafraid to stand up to the likes of Victor Kiriakis and Stefano Dimera.

In fact, Caroline had an affair with Victor that resulted in youngest son Bo. Bo learning about his true parentage as an adult was one of the biggest stories to hit Days in the late 1980s, and Caroline’s feelings for Victor never quite went away.

Emmy-winning actress Peggy McCay, who portrayed Caroline Brady on Days of Our Lives for more than three decades, died Sunday from natural causes. She was 90.

McCay’s longtime co-star, Deidre Hall, confirmed the news Tuesday on Facebook. “Our dearest Peggy McCay has left us,” Hall wrote. “She was a friend, an activist and a real scrapper! I remember meeting her at the bedside of a dear, very ill friend. I backed her up as she ferociously took on doctors and nurses to make sure he had the very best care. She fought that hard for all her causes. Passionate and tireless.

1969: Bright Promise premiered on NBC.

1978: The final episode of For Richer, For Poorer aired on NBC.

1986: Another World's Marley and Jake were married.

1989: Terry Lester debuted as Mason Capwell on Santa Barbara."The best prophet of the future is the past."

― Lord Byron

"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.

On this date in...

1947: Radio soap opera Claudia premiered. Due in large part to the success of the two Claudia movies, the D'Arcy advertising agency decided to bring the characters to radio in a five-a-week quarter-hour serial on behalf of its client, Coca-Cola. Kathryn Bard was cast as Claudia and Paul Crabtree as David, with Joe King announcing.

1969: Bright...

Eric confronted Brady and then searched for Nicole, Brady learned Eve’s secret, and Ciara ditched Ben for Tripp on Days of Our Lives.

TV Fanatics Jack Ori and Christine Orlando are joined by UhSir and Kierstin from MyHourglass a Days of Our Lives fan forum to debate if Brady should forgive Eve, would they want Nicole to return to Salem, if Ciara is better with Ben or Tripp and if they’re enjoying this new Kristen Dimera.

Should Brady forgive Eve or break up with her for good?

UhSir: Brady should forgive Eve. I actually like them as a couple. If they would just be completely honest with each they could be quite interesting, whether they are doing good or something sneaky and undermining.

I wish this show would spend some time developing couples. Days desperately needs a few solid couples to bring stability to the show. Brady/Eve could do that.

Longtime Days of our Lives actor Frank Parker died September 16 in Vacaville, California, from complications of Parkinson's disease and dementia. He was 79.

Parker played Grandpa Shawn Brady on the NBC soap Days of our Lives from 1983 until he retired in 2008. He was given a hero's exit from the show: His character was on a sabotaged airplane and gave up his oxygen mask to save his son, Bo (Peter Reckell). He also had smaller roles on the daytime dramas General Hospital (as Paddy Kelly), The Young and the Restless and Never Too Young.

Born on July 1, 1939 in Darby, Pennsylvania, Frank Russell Parker earned an acting degree from Carnegie Tech in 1962 and moved to Culver City to pursue his career. By the mid-1960s, he was guesting on such TV series as Gomer Pyle: Usmc, Lost in Space, Daktari and Hogan's Heroes. He went on to work steadily in the 1970s and into the mid-1980s,...

Beloved Days of Our Lives actor, Frank Parker, has died from complications of Parkinson's disease and dementia, according to Deadline.

He was 79.

The report goes on to state that he passed away on September 26 in Vacaville, CA.

Parker is best known for starring on NBC soap, Days of Our Lives as Shawn Brady. He starred on the show on and off between 1983 to 2008.

His final storyline on the daytime TV series found Shawn giving up his oxygen mask to his son, Bo following an airplane disaster.

It was one of the most shocking storylines to rock the show and a dramatic exit for someone who appeared on it for almost 25 years.

Parker also appeared on other TV shows throughout his time in the spotlight, including:

Gomer Pyle: Usmc, Daktari and Hogan’s Heroes, Mission: Impossible, Mod Squad, Little House on the Prairie, S.W.A.T., Wonder Woman, Lost in Space,...

Days of Our Lives actor Frank Parker, who played Shawn Brady on the NBC soap for nearly a quarter-century, has died from complications of Parkinson’s disease and dementia, our sister site, Deadline, reports. He was 79.

Parker made his Days debut as the Brady patriarch in 1983 and played the role (opposite longtime leading lady Peggy McCay) until his retirement in 2008. On the show, Shawn died during an airplane disaster after giving up his oxygen mask to save his son, Bo.

Additional credits include General Hospital (as diner owner as Paddy Kelly), plus guest stints on Gomer Pyle: Usmc, Lost in Space,...

Frank Parker, a veteran TV character actor who recurred on the soap opera Days of Our Lives for a quarter-century, has died. He was 79. Legacy.com said he died September 16 in Vacaville, CA, from complications of Parkinson’s disease and dementia.

Parker played Grandpa Shawn Brady on the NBC soap Days of Our Lives from 1983 until he retired in 2008. He was given a hero’s exit from the show: His character was on a sabotaged airplane and gave up his oxygen mask to save his son, Bo (Peter Reckell). He also had smaller roles on the daytime dramas General Hospital, The Young and the Restless and Never Too Young.

Born on July 1, 1939 in Darby, Pa, Parker earned an acting degree from Carnegie Tech in 1962 and moved to Culver City to pursue his career. By mid-decade, he was guesting on such TV series as Gomer Pyle: Usmc, Lost in Space, Daktari and Hogan’s Heroes.

1975: Ryan's Hope's Jack visited Sister Mary Joel.

1984: Santa Barbara's Jade ran into David Hasselhoff.

1986: Another World's Reginald had a fire started to stop a story.

2003: The Young and the Restless' John punched Victor."The best prophet of the future is the past."

― Lord Byron

"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.

On this date in...

1941: On radio soap opera Life Can Be Beautiful, "Chichi" Conrad (Alice Reinheart) coped with heartbreaking news.

1967: CBS aired the first color broadcast of The Secret Storm.

1972: The Edge of Night began airing at 2:30 p.m. Et, moving from its usual 3:30 p.m. timeslot where it had been performing well in the ratings.