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DAYS OF OUR LIVES Comings and Goings: The Biggest Casting Shockers Ever!

By Chris Eades

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Ever since it premiered in 1965, DAYS OF OUR LIVES has seen more than its fair share of comings and goings as its cast has changed over five decades.

However, there have been quite a few casting stories that shocked fans, like the decision to recast Chandler Massey with Guy Wilson only to kill off the character of Will, or watching Peter Reckell‘s Bo die in Hope’s arms, or Alison Sweeney deciding to leave the role of Sami Brady after 20 years.

And going back, longtime fans will remember the storyline that killed off a slew of characters and reveal that the serial killer was Marlena! Or the time that fans fought back at the soap’s plan to kill off the beloved Dr. Evans!

Take a look through our gallery of some of DAYS’ most shocking recent casting stories, and then let us know which ones left you stunned!

For more DAYS news, keep reading Soaps In Depth magazine!

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