Days of our lives spoilers: NEW UPDATE! Susan Seaforth Hayes just shared shocking news with her fans

Susan Seaforth Hayes Shares Emotional Life Update: A Love Letter to Legacy and Loss

By [Your Name] | [Publication Name] | July 31, 2025

In a deeply personal and emotionally resonant Instagram post, legendary Days of Our Lives actress Susan Seaforth Hayes has given fans a rare, heartfelt glimpse into her life following the death of her husband and longtime co-star Bill Hayes. The message, which sent shockwaves through the Days community, is more than just an update—it’s a powerful reflection on love, family, legacy, and the passage of time.

A Soap Icon’s Tender Reflection

Susan Seaforth Hayes, known to millions as Julie Williams since her debut in 1968, has been a cornerstone of Days of Our Lives for over five decades. At 82, she continues to captivate audiences with her timeless grace and unshakable presence. But in her recent Instagram post, she stepped out of character and into raw vulnerability, opening up about the joy, grief, and meaning that have shaped her off-screen life.

The post began with wisdom that transcends generations:

“I recommend that anyone over 40 make friends with younger people. Their support and companionship is unlike any other and keeps you grounded in life.”

It’s not merely advice—it’s a philosophy that reflects Susan’s enduring vitality and her deep connection to family and community.

Honoring Bill Hayes: A Legacy of Love

In January 2024, Susan lost her husband and Days co-star Bill Hayes at the age of 98. Their iconic pairing as Doug and Julie Williams was one of daytime television’s earliest and most beloved supercouples—both on and off screen. Susan’s post pays loving tribute to the man who shaped her world, revealing that she recently spent a magical weekend in Michigan surrounded by their six grandsons, each of whom she proudly notes “carries Bill Hayes’ genes.”

She wrote with deep affection:

“As fathers, husbands, creators, and citizens, they shine with love and purpose.”

During that family gathering, Susan visited Bill’s final resting place—a powerful, personal pilgrimage that brought tears to many of her fans. She shared:

“We laughed and kissed, ate cherry pie, and took a sunset cruise on Lake Michigan.”

It was during that cruise she encountered the wreck of the Metropolis, a 19th-century shipwreck resting beneath the lake’s surface. For Susan, this moment became a living metaphor—a haunting reminder of love, loss, endurance, and memory.

“It was a private moment. A touching moment. A perfect moment.”

Is Julie Williams Leaving Salem?

The emotional depth of Susan’s message has led fans to wonder: Is she preparing to leave Days of Our Lives?

Her words, particularly her reflection on one day rejoining Bill, have sparked speculation about her future on the show. Yet, there’s no official announcement—and perhaps just as telling, her reflections carry the spirit of someone still fully immersed in life. Her vivid description of laughter, hugs, sunsets, and cherry pie reveals a woman with more stories to tell.

Her tribute doesn’t read as a goodbye, but rather as a celebration—a reaffirmation of what matters most. Her continued presence on Days, where Julie serves as a moral anchor and generational guide, is as vital as ever. For now, fans can take comfort in her own words and in her enduring joy for the world around her.

A Story Still Being Written

Susan and Bill’s love story began in the 1970s on the set of Days, blossoming into a real-life marriage that lasted nearly 50 years. In a world of fleeting fame, their enduring partnership became a beacon of what true love can look like—on screen and off.

Through her heartfelt post, Susan Seaforth Hayes reminds us all that while the world continues to turn, love doesn’t fade—it transforms. It is passed down through generations, carried in memories, laughter, and the smallest of gestures, like a slice of cherry pie shared on a golden summer day.

The Final Word—for Now

In sharing her moment of peace and reflection, Susan gave fans something far more powerful than plot twists or cliffhangers. She gave them permission to feel. To grieve. To reflect. And to celebrate.

For now, Susan remains a treasured part of Days of Our Lives. But even when the day eventually comes that Julie bids Salem farewell, Susan’s impact—like Bill’s—will ripple on in the hearts of generations of viewers.

“Thank you, Susan, for sharing your heart with us.”

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