By the time he went away at the age of 98, Bill Hayes, whose birth name was William Foster Hayes III, had left behind a legacy that was intricately connected to his cherished wife, Susan Seaforth-Hayes. For decades, fans were enthralled by their relationship, both on and off the screen with each other.
Hayes’s career included a wide range of roles, including a musical hit at the top of the charts in the United States in 1955 with the song “The Ballad of Davy Crockett.” His work on “Days of Our Lives” earned him two nominations for Daytime Emmy Awards and a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2018, which he and his wife jointly accepted.
Seaforth-Hayes and Hayes shared more than just the screen with Seaforth-Hayes; their real-life love story started on the set of the program. Hayes is most known for his part as Doug Williams, which he has played since 1970. During the real wedding ceremony, which took place in October 1974, they exchanged their genuine wedding vows, which was a reflection of the wedding that their characters had on-screen in 1976. A boy named William Foster Hayes IV was one of the five children that the couple had together.
In addition to being a proud grandpa, Hayes is survived by twelve grandkids and twenty-seven great-grandchildren. It was clear that he dedicated himself to his family from the postings that he made on the social media account that he and his wife maintained together.
Their grandkids, Kristie Campbell, a mother of two who runs a four-star restaurant, and David Samuel, an investor and father of six, were the subjects of a poignant article that they published in February 2022. In the post, they expressed their delight in their grandchildren’s accomplishments and life milestones.
Hayes’ participation in the small-scale family wedding of his grandson David was highlighted in yet another Instagram image that was published in January of 2022. His ordination as a minister of the Universal Life Church, which enabled him to perform the wedding ceremony in front of twenty members of his family, was emphasized in the post.
Hayes and his wife posted a Christmas celebration message on social media only five days before he passed away. In the post, they sent their best wishes for the New Year to everyone. As a melancholy last public remembrance of the pair together, the post, which was packed with joyful celebrations and the couple’s bright grins, now serves as a record of their time together.
Immediately upon the news of Hayes’ passing, a large number of admirers have swarmed to this post in order to express their condolences, reiterating feelings of sorrow and support. One of the fans expressed their terrible sadness by saying, “I can’t even imagine what you must be feeling,” therefore expressing the profound pain that Susan must be facing. The responses show the public’s profound sorrow.
