We bid farewell to the great Bill Hayes on the final episode of the renowned soap opera LEGEND: LOST. Millions of lives were impacted by the extraordinary era that came to an end with his departure. In a touching sequence, Bill, who led an amazing life until he was 98, shared a touching moment with Susan Seaforth Hayes, his wife who appeared on and off screen. It served as a poignant reminder of the amazing influence he had on our televisions for more than 50 years.
An Icon of Soap Opera
When Bill Hayes made his debut as Doug Williams on Days of Our Lives in 1970, he won over admirers all around the country. He made a lasting impression on the history of the show by portraying a prisoner who had a secret musical talent and by being nominated for two Daytime Emmy Awards. To the joy of devoted viewers, Bill made a number of notable comebacks over the years, even though his regular term on the show ended in 1984.
An Everlasting Love Story
Both Bill’s on-screen and off-screen journeys were intricately linked to his cherished wife, Susan Seaforth Hayes. The couple became the first “super-couple” on television after being married in October 1974. They were immortalized as soap opera icons when they appeared together on the cover of Time Magazine.
In addition, they both acted in other well-known soap operas and published their book, Like Sands Through the Hourglass, in 2005.
