The daytime drama world has lost a legend.
Hayes was previously married to Mary Hobbs, with whom he had five children.
He is survived by Seaforth Hayes, as well as many of his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
“I thought, ‘Holy mackerel, you’ve got the option to get paid for singing?
Doing stage work?’
I had no idea,” he recalled toSoap Opera Digest.
A long and successful acting career followed.
He followed his stage debut with many other plays, as well as a master’s degree in voice.
“We got married in our living room.
Sixteen people,” Hayes toldSoap Opera Digest.
Hayes was honored in 2018 with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 45th Daytime Emmy Awards.
Making the moment even more special, Seaworthy Hayes also received the same trophy.
