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Robert Kelker-Kelly as Bo Brady.
SOAP WORLD MOURNS

‘Days of Our Lives’ Star Dead at 62

The actor took over the iconic role of Bo Brady in the daytime favorite.

Lauren Hartley

Chris McKenna as Jack Brennan on "General Hospital."
EMERGENCY DOOM

‘General Hospital’ Star Speaks Out on ‘Disappointing’ Exit

The actor blamed late-night host John Oliver’s cameo for sidelining his character.

Dana Herrnstadt

Danica McKellar, Jason Hervey, Olivia d'Abo, Fred Savage, Dan Lauria, Alley Mills, and Josh Saviano in The Wonder Years.
‘KILLED ON IMPACT’

‘The Wonder Years’ Star Details Husband’s Horrific Death

The TV-series and soap opera actress said she performed mouth-to-mouth resuscitation on her husband and held him for four hours after he passed.

Reagin von Lehe

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KEEPIN’ BUSY

Late-Night Star’s Unrecognizable Soap Opera Cameo Revealed

John Oliver is turning into a soap opera regular.

Wiktoria Gucia

Side by Side Donna Mill
YOLO

TV Legend Joins OnlyFans at 85

The “Knots Landing” star said that “you only live once” before joining the racy site.

Tomas Thor

general hospital, john oliver
THE BIG SLAP

John Oliver Goes All Out for Wild ‘General Hospital’ Cameo

The “Last Week Tonight” host appeared in his third and final episode of the soap opera on Monday.

Eboni Boykin-Patterson

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Ellen Weston wins Best Daytime Serial Award
TV LEGEND

‘Get Smart’ Actress Dead at 87

Ellen Weston appeared on some of television’s most beloved daytime dramas during a career spanning decades.

Tomas Thor

Characters Liza (Marcy Walker) and Adam (David Canary) are pictured at their fictional primary wedding in a 1996 episode of ‘All My Children.’
'SHE NEEDS OUR HELP'

‘All My Children’ Star, 64, Shares Devastating Health Update

“Financial support is urgently needed.”

Cailey Petsch

Couple
‘THE MOST INTERESTING MAN’

‘All My Children’ Star Dies Alongside Wife in House Fire

The actor appeared on the daytime soap for more than a decade.

Muskaan Arshad

William Smithers appearing in the ABC tv series 'Peyton Place' episode #82.
ICONIC VILLAIN

‘Dallas’ and ‘Peyton Place’ Star Dies at 98

He played the dastardly oilman Jeremy Wendell on “Dallas” from 1981 to 1989.

Muskaan Arshad

GENERAL HOSPITAL - Episode "15354" - "General Hospital" airs Monday - Friday, on ABC (check local listings). (Christine Bartolucci/DISNEY via Getty Images)KATE MANSI
BOWING OUT

‘General Hospital’ Star Quits Show After Three Years

The actress received a Daytime Emmy nomination for her role on the show.

Erkki Forster

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