Jen Lilley.Photo: Courtesy: Getty Images/Vivian Killilea
Days of Our Lives' Theresa Donovan is headed back to daytime for a very special reason.
According to the first report fromSoap Opera Digest, Lilley is slated to appear the week of Aug. 28.
And she may not be the only one reprising her role to commemorate the late actor —Soap Opera Newsalso reported that Zack Tinker, who played Victor’s nephew Sonny Kiriakis, is also set to return the same week as Lilley.
John Anison, Mary Beth Evans, Suzanne Rogers, Jen Lilley at the Universal City Fan Event on November 9, 2013.Vivian Zink/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty
Vivian Zink/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty
Jennifer Anistonannounced on social media that her father had died at the age of 89 last November.
“Sweet papa… John Anthony Aniston,” she wrote alongside a set of photos of the pair. “You were one of the most beautiful humans I ever knew. I am so grateful that you went soaring into the heavens in peace — and without pain. And on 11/11 no less! You always had perfect timing. That number will forever hold an even greater meaning for me now 🕊️I’ll love you till the end of time💔”
John Aniston.Courtesy: NBC/Mitchell Haaseth
The officialDays of Our Livessocial media account alsoposted a sweet tribute videohighlighting his long time contribution to the series. John starred in the popular daytime show from 1970 to his death in 2022.
“Our hearts are broken over the loss of our beloved family member John Aniston,” the series said in a statement shared on Twitter and Instagram. “We love you John. Your legend will live on.”
Series co-creator Ken Corday also told PEOPLE in a statement: “There is no question that all of us at Days will be mourning this great and profound loss. John was an icon, but even more so, he was a pillar of strength and unity for ourDays of Our Livescommunity. He, along with our ‘Victor Kiriakis,’ will forever be in our hearts.”
Aniston’s final episodeofDays of Our Livesaired on Dec. 26.
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Days of Our Livescan be streamed on Peacock.
source: people.com
