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BREAKING: DOOL Veteran Josh Taylor Sparks Retirement Rumors Amid Health Concerns – Is Roman Brady’s Time in Salem Ending?

By [Your Name] | September 2025

In the unpredictable world of Daytime TV, few stars shine as brightly—or as enduringly—as Josh Taylor, the beloved actor behind Days of Our Lives’ iconic Roman Brady. With over four decades on the soap opera stage, Taylor has become a symbol of strength, loyalty, and legacy. But in recent months, fans have grown increasingly concerned: Where is Roman Brady?

And more urgently: Is Josh Taylor quietly preparing to step away from the show that defined his career?

A Dwindling Presence Raises Questions

Viewers have noticed a marked drop in Taylor’s screen time, with Roman Brady fading from major storylines in 2024 and early 2025. The speculation has been fierce: is it simply a creative decision, or is there something more—perhaps something deeply personal—happening behind the scenes?

By July 2025, whispers of Josh Taylor’s potential retirement from DOOL reached a fever pitch, with some reports suggesting his final episodes may have already aired. Others raised a more troubling theory: health concerns.

Taylor Responds to the Rumors — “I’m Too Happy to Retire”

Amid growing speculation, Josh Taylor released a rare public statement, directly addressing the swirling rumors. “I’m too happy to retire,” he said, with his signature warmth and charm, reassuring fans that his departure is not imminent.

Despite his statement, many still wonder if behind-the-scenes health issues may be limiting his ability to take on the demanding schedule that daytime drama requires. At 82 years old, Taylor remains sharp, but DOOL’s fast-paced filming and emotionally intense scenes are no small feat.

“He’s been a part of my afternoons for years,” one fan wrote on X (formerly Twitter). “I just want to know he’s all right.”

A Changing Show, A Legacy Unshaken

Insiders point to a more plausible explanation for Taylor’s reduced role: a shift in storytelling priorities. As Days of Our Lives pivots toward younger characters and new romances, veteran figures like Roman Brady have naturally moved to the sidelines.

But fans aren’t ready to let go.

Across social media, hashtags like #SaveRomanBrady and #BringBackJoshTaylor continue to trend. Fan pages share nostalgic clips of Roman’s greatest hits—from mob take-downs to tearful reunions with Marlena Evans (Deidre Hall).

Many are hoping for a return worthy of a legend: a surprise comeback, a major family crisis, or a final showdown with Salem’s next great villain.

Roman Brady: Not Gone, Just Waiting in the Wings

Show producers have hinted that Roman’s reduced presence is not a goodbye, but a strategic pause. And in the world of soap operas, disappearances rarely mean the end. Characters return from the dead, walk back into town after years away, or re-emerge in the middle of a family meltdown.

Could Roman be prepping for a hero’s return?

“Salem isn’t the same without him,” one longtime viewer wrote. “Josh Taylor IS Roman Brady.”

What Comes Next?

Whether or not Roman returns in a major storyline, Josh Taylor’s place in daytime television history is secure. From his early days as Chris Kositchek to becoming Roman Brady—a role once considered unfillable—Taylor has defined what it means to be a daytime legend.

And as we look to the future, fans are holding out hope for one more Roman Brady arc—one that honors Josh Taylor’s incredible contributions to a show that still captures the hearts of millions.