Steve Burton is pictured visiting ‘Extra’ at Universal Studios Hollywood on July 20, 2018 in Universal City, California.Photo:Noel Vasquez/Getty
Noel Vasquez/Getty
Steve Burtonis bidding farewell toDays of Our Lives.
The series vet, 53, announced his departure on Wednesday, justone year after returning to the daytime soap. In his video message to viewers, which was shared with theDaily Drama, he reflected on his time on the show and thanked fans for joining him along the way.
“Wow! Well, I just shot my final scenes here atDays of Our Lives,” he began. “I just want to say thank you so much to the cast [and] to the crew. Everybody. It’s been amazing.”
“I can’t believe it’s been a year already! So, thank you so much to the fans,” he continued. “It’s just, I’m always so full of gratitude. So thank you!”
Wrapping up the video, Burton advised fans to “stay tuned” for what’s to come.
News of Burton’s departure comes just days after hefinalized his divorcefrom his estranged wifeSheree (Gustin) Burton.
(L-R) Sheree Gustin and Steve Burton are pictured attending the 46th annual Daytime Emmy Awards at Pasadena Civic Center on May 05, 2019 in Pasadena, California.David Crotty/Patrick McMullan via Getty
David Crotty/Patrick McMullan via Getty
Burton is required to pay his former wife $12,500 per month in child support until April 2024. The monthly payments will then decrease to $10,000 per month thereafter.
Both parties agreed to forgo spousal support “now or at any time in the future, regardless of the unforeseen circumstances that may exist in the future.” However, his ex-wife will receive retroactive support amounting to $50,000.
Burton made his daytime television debut onDays of Our Livesas Harris Michaels in 1988. He left the part in 1990 after two years.
Steve Burton on ‘Days of Our Lives’.Evans Vestal Ward/Peacock via Getty
This role parlayed him into appearing on fellow beloved soap programsGeneral HospitalandThe Young and the Restless. He earned his two Daytime Emmy Awards for his efforts on both shows.
Burton, however, announced in 2021 thathe was “let go” fromGeneral Hospitalfor failing to comply with the show’s COVID-19 regulations. He then reprised his role as Harris Michaels in the spinoff,Days of Our Lives: Beyond Salem, andDays of Our Livesthe following year.
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Days of Our Livescan be streamed on Peacock.
source: people.com
