Days of Our Lives

What was the tipping point?

And this doesn't even count all the characters based on his likeness.

Proof that real life will always be more dramatic than soap operas.

Fans rejoice! Days of Our Lives has more living to do!

Here are their updates!

Is daytime TV getting a little less soapy?

Soap operas may last forever, but the characters don't always follow suit. Days of Our Lives will be saying goodbye to one long-time fave soon.

The sands of the hourglass will continue to fall in 2017. It's a bit of a surprise, really.

Soap opera fans may want to brace themselves. 2017 could be the last year for the long-running Days of Our Lives, so hit the jump to learn everything we know.

Known best for his classic villainous role as Stefano DiMera on Days of Our Lives, Joseph Mascolo has sadly passed away at 87.