A Year Without Bill Hayes: Days of our Lives’ Susan Seaforth Hayes Keeps Their Love Alive.🌟 Love, resilience, and cherished memories! Susan Seaforth Hayes reflects on a beautiful legacy that continues to shine bright ✨❤️. Discover how she honors a love story that touched hearts both on and off the screen. 🌹📺

Susan Seaforth Hayes pays tribute to her late husband, Bill Hayes one year after his death.

Yesterday,Days of our Lives mainstay Susan Seaforth Hayes marked the one-year anniversary of her beloved husband, Bill Hayes’ passing with an emotional Instagram post that captured the enduring love they shared. The tribute resonated deeply with fans who have cherished not only their legendary on-screen romance but also their profound off-screen bond.

A Beautiful Tribute

“Today is the first anniversary of Billy’s passing,” Susan began. “The sun came out and the winds decreased over sad Los Angeles. I made myself a poached egg—Billy’s favorite breakfast. His light still shines on me and all who knew him, near and far.” Her poignant words, paired with a photo of the couple in their prime, remind us that while lives may end and stories finish, love remains timeless.

The Truest Love Of All

For more than 50 years, Susan and Bill Hayes captured the hearts of audiences worldwide with their portrayal of Julie and Doug Williams on DAYS. Their characters’ romance became one of the most iconic storylines in soap opera history, earning them the title of daytime television’s golden couple. But what made their story truly remarkable was the real-life love that paralleled their on-screen chemistry.

MORE: Read Susan’s thoughts on Julie’s goodbye to Doug.

Susan and Bill met on the set of the famed soap in the early 1970s. At the time, Bill was already an established actor and singer, and Susan had carved out a name for herself as a talented and charismatic actress. Their connection was instantaneous, and their relationship blossomed both on and off camera. They married in 1974, solidifying a partnership that would stand the test of time.

Throughout their marriage, Susan and Bill exemplified unwavering support for one another. Whether navigating the challenges of a demanding industry or celebrating life’s milestones, they faced every moment together with grace and humor. Their love story became a beacon of hope and inspiration, proving that true love could endure both the pressures of Hollywood and the trials of life.

In her Instagram tribute, Susan’s words captured the essence of Bill’s spirit: “Lives end, stories finish… but the love they bring holds us all together, even through time itself. And what a light was Mr. Hayes ✨❤️.”Days of our Lives Susan Seaforth Hayes and Bill Hayes with the Soap Hub logo.

One Of A Kind

Bill Hayes was not just a talented performer but also a beloved husband, father, and friend. His career spanned decades, earning him a devoted fanbase and countless accolades. Yet, it was his kindness, warmth, and boundless love for Susan that left the most profound impact on those who knew him.

As fans remember Bill Hayes’ remarkable legacy, they also celebrate the enduring bond he shared with Susan. Their love story, immortalized both on screen and in their real lives, remains a testament to the power of connection, resilience, and the kind of love that transcends time.

WATCH: Revisit Bill Hayes’s Celebration of Life

While the world continues to mourn the loss of Bill Hayes, his light indeed shines on through the memories he created, the lives he touched, and the enduring love he shared with Susan. As Susan so beautifully put it, the love they brought into the world holds us all together, even through time itself.

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