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- Susan Seaforth Hayes, 81, Honors Bill Hayes on His 100th Birthday With Touching Tribute (parade.com)
Beloved Days of Our Lives star Susan Seaforth Hayes marked what would have been her late husband Bill Hayes’ 100th birthday with a heartfelt tribute on social media. She shared a collection of photos spanning his life, including an adorable picture of a five-year-old Bill.
“June 5, 2025 would have been Billy‘s 100th birthday,” she wrote. “We planned for it – expected to celebrate it… so I will be celebrating my darling by giving a shoutout and check, in his honor, to the organization that meant so much to him; The National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS).
He was a bona fide teacher of singing, in addition to being our angel.” She encouraged fans to donate to the organization in his memory, a touching gesture reflecting his lifelong passion for music.
The post drew an outpouring of support from the Days of Our Lives family. Melissa Reeves, Nadia Bjorlin, Kristian Alfonso, and Eric Martsolf all left messages of love and remembrance. The Young and the Restless star Lauralee Bell also offered condolences.
Fans shared their own memories and appreciation for Bill Hayes. One remembered thinking of his 100th birthday upon waking up, another recalled watching the couple on Days since childhood, and a third reminisced about finding a Bill Hayes record among her late father’s belongings. Several expressed their intention to donate to NATS in his honor.