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Post by kathyj on Apr 18, 2017 17:16:14 GMT -5
****Jason47
BRADY MATRIARCH, AND "DAYS" LEGEND, PEGGY McCAY REMOVED FROM CREDITS...
Peggy McCay, who had been on a leave of absence from "Days of Our Lives" since March 2016, was removed from the credits today. McCay made her debut as Caroline Brady on February 7, 1983 at Roman and Marlena's wedding and stayed for just 3 episodes. She returned to the show on July 17, 1985 and had been a part of the cast ever since. Her last appearance, in scenes with Theresa at the Brady Pub, was on August 24, 2016. McCay was nominated 5 times for a Daytime Emmy for her role as Caroline (1986, 1987, 2013, 2015, 2016). She won a Primetime Emmy in 1991 for guest actress on the drama "The Trials of Rosie O'Neill." McCay has been working as a professional actress since she graduated college in 1949. Her first appearance on TV was 68 years ago on an episode of "Kraft Television Theatre" (July 13, 1949). Her first foray into daytime TV was on "Love of Life" in 1951. "Days" has yet to make an official comment on whether McCay has retired for good or will be making any more appearances in the future. The actress will be 90 in November. McCay wrote this message of thanks to the "Days" cast and crew for the show's 35th anniversary: "Every day I work with all of you is a truly happy day of my life."
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Post by sportsgirl on Apr 18, 2017 18:42:59 GMT -5
This is sad news for sure. I hope her health is ok and she is just retiring.
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Post by Kpatch on Apr 18, 2017 19:32:01 GMT -5
They should have kept her on just like they kept McDonald Carey's voice even after he was gone. Maybe a year was the limit.
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Post by fluffysmom on Apr 18, 2017 20:32:55 GMT -5
It's very sad that she must be unable to film even a few scenes.
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Post by lostinsalem on Apr 18, 2017 20:54:15 GMT -5
I met Peggy McKay at a Days event in 2003. This is very sad news to read. I, too, hope she is in good health, and is simply retiring from the show.
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Post by kathyj on Apr 19, 2017 21:13:59 GMT -5
From Jason47
UPDATE FROM PEGGY McCAY'S COUSIN...
Peggy McCay's cousin/fan club president, Denise Kiel Smith, posted this comment today on my FB page:
"Thank you for your acknowledgement of Peggy. I always wished she would've received a Lifetime Achievement Award. As Peggy's cousin and president of her fan club I can say that she had serious surgery and had a long difficult recovery. When there was a small storyline for her she wasn't ready to return. Since then she hasn't been back. Peggy's fan club is still active and I print out FB comments for her to read. She's working on a documentary which is near completion. Peggy has been slowly working on her biography, too. She's finally getting to spend with her precious dogs Ollie and Emmy. She'll be thrilled to see all the love."
As of yesterday (4/18/2017) she was removed from the credits. Her last appearance was on August 24, 2016.
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Post by fluffysmom on Apr 19, 2017 21:38:13 GMT -5
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Post by parkerdude90 on Apr 20, 2017 8:33:23 GMT -5
I keep getting alice Horton vibes from this whole story
Wish her the best in her recovery
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Post by mae00 on Apr 20, 2017 9:01:45 GMT -5
Thanks for the update kathyj. So glad that she is still doing some work and able to enjoy those around her. Best wishes and prayers for her continued recovery. |
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