Days of our Lives: Real Life Tragedies – Death, Addiction & Devastating Illness #dool

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Days of our Lives has seen its fair share of off-screen tragedies affecting its actors, including Tyler Christopher, Suzanne Rogers, Lindsey Godfrey, and the late Drake Hogestyn. 

Francisco San Martin, who originated the role of Dario Hernandez, tragically took his own life at the age of 39. Lisa Robin Kelly, known for her role as Jill Stevens, sadly succumbed to multiple drug overdose. Actor Tyler Christopher, who was crafted a unique role as Stefan DiMera, lost his life due to positional asphyxia from acute intoxication. 

Freddie Smith, who played Sonny Kiriakis for a decade, was involved in a horrific car accident, injuring his now-wife. Similarly, Suzanne Rogers, playing Maggie Horton, faced health challenges from myasthenia gravis, an autoimmune disorder, whereas Lindsey Godfrey, who plays Sarah Horton, survived Hodgkin's lymphoma and a devastating car accident. 

Judy Evans, known for her dual roles as Adrian and Bonnie Kiriakis, contracted COVID-19 just after a severe horseback riding accident. Lastly, the soap world mourns the loss of Wayne Northrup, the original Roman Brady, who passed away due to early onset Alzheimer's, and Drake Hogestyn, who portrayed John Black for over 38 years, lost his battle with pancreatic cancer. 

These real-life tragedies continue to impact the cast and fans of Days of our Lives.

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