Dead doesn’t always mean dead on soap operas, but “Days of Our Lives” made a pretty convincing case that one of its most iconic characters, Bo Brady, is gone for good.
Peter Reckell, who has played the character on and off since 1983, returned briefly to the show in September to celebrate its 50th anniversary and reunite with the other half of daytime super-couple Bo and Hope (Kristian Alfonso).
Fans were excited, but were left heartbroken on Friday when Bo’s brief return was brought to an abrupt end and he seemed to exit the show for good — dying in the arms of Hope as they shared a kiss.
“It’s making it a little difficult for me to leave,” Reckell said in an interview from the set. “I’m like ‘Hey this is fun!’ You know, I’m back in the sandbox and I want to play some more.”
“Days of Our Lives” airs weekdays on NBC.
Daytime Emmy Awards 2015: Red Carpet Arrivals (Photos)
Deidre Hall ("Days of our Lives")
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Tyra Banks hosted the awards
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Heather Tom ("Bold and the Beautiful")
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Karla Mosley ("Bold and the Beautiful")
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Melody Thomas Scott ("Young and the Restless")
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Kristian Alfonso ("Days of our Lives")
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Shemar Moore ("Criminal Minds" and ex-"Young and the Restless")
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Mary Beth Evans ("Days of our Lives")
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Jennifer Gareis ("Bold and the Beautiful")
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Jen Lilley ("Days of our Lives")
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Sheryl Underwood, Aisha Tyler and Julie Chen ("The Talk")
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Steve Harvey and Marjorie Bridges
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Finola Hughes ("General Hospital")
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Genie Francis (ex-"General Hospital, ex-"Young and the Restless")
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Martha Madison (ex-"Days of our Lives")
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Alison Sweeney and husband David Sanov (ex-"Days of our Lives")
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Kate Linder ("Young and the Restless")
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Eileen Davidson ("Young and the Restless," "Days of our Lives" and "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills")
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Suzanne Rogers ("Days of our Lives")
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John Aniston ("Days of our Lives")
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Haley Pullos ("General Hospital")
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Matthew Ashford (ex-"Days of our Lives")
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Nancy O'Dell ("Entertainment Tonight")
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Tracey Edmonds ("Extra")
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Giuliana Rancic ("E! News")
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Melissa Rivers ("Entertainment Tonight")
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Chrissy Teigen (The FAB Life) and John Legend
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Kim Matula ("Bold and the Beautiful")
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Katherine Kelly Lang ("Bold and the Beautiful")
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Marie Osmond and Charo
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Chrystee Pharris, Crystal Hunt, Donna Mills, Lindsay Hartley ("Queens of Drama")
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J. Alexander
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Warner Bros. Studios
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See what the nominees, presenters and guests wore to the 42nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards at Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank, California