'Days of Our Lives' Legend Frances Reid Dead at 95

By PopEater Staff Posted Feb 4th 2010 01:07PM

The soap opera world lost another great yesterday. PEOPLE is reporting that Frances Reid of 'Days of Our Lives' died Wednesday at the age of 95, with the cause of death yet to be made official.

Already, a number of Reid's co-stars have expressed their sympathy on Twitter. "Greg Meng called me this morning to tell me of the loss of our darling Frances Reid. She was loved, revered, and will be remembered," said Deidre Hall, who played Marlena Evans on the long-running series until last year.

"I'm so sad to hear the news about Frances Reid," said Alison Sweeney. "She was a truly talented actress and we are all lucky and proud to have known her."

Reid -- whose last appearance on the show aired in 2007 -- first joined the cast of 'Days of Our Lives' when the show debuted on Nov. 8, 1965. From then on, she portrayed the role of matriarch Alice Horton, a role that earned her Daytime Emmy nominations in 1979 and 1987. Reid was also awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2004.

Reid's acting career dates back to 1938 with a tiny role in the film 'Man-Proof.' The following year, she made her Broadway debut in 'Where There's a Will,' before joining the radio soap opera 'Portia Faces of Life' in 1954. Though best remembered for 'Days,' Reid made additional appearances on 'As the World Turns' and 'The Edge of Night.'

Hailing from Wichita Falls, Texas, Reid was married to actor Philip Bourneuf, who died in 1979, for over 30 years.

Last week, soap opera fans also mourned the death of 'All My Children''s James Mitchell, who died of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease at age 89.

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Wednesday 17 February

By Vera

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I just want to express my sympathies to Frances Reid's family, friends and co-stars. She was a very talented actress and will be missed by many. RIP Frances Reid, your memory will live on in the hearts of your family, friends, co-stars and fans forever.

Thursday 18 February

By Denise

I can't believe that Francis is gone. I remember watching days of our lives with my mom when I was just a younster. I am 54 years old now, and still watch it. God rest her sole. She was a terrific actress and lady and soap star. She will be missed. BUT what a wonderful life she lived. God rest your sould Ms Reid. You will be dearly missed!!!!!!
Respectfully
A fan for a long time
Denise

Sunday 28 February

By Delores Beltz

I have been wondering what happened to her. I looked forward to
watching the show Days when she was at her prime, making donuts, and decorating the christmas tree. I will miss her very much.
I loved her like a real grandmother. She was a darling person.
I would have loved to meet her in person.

God Bless you grandma Horton.

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