Days Of Our Lives Suzanne Rogers who plays Maggie Kiriakis on the popular Peacock Soap is celebrating a birthday today. (Tuesday, July 9) In celebration of her birthday, we composed 5 things you need to know about Suzanne!
Enjoy the list and make sure to head over to twitter, RIGHT HERE and wish Suzanne a very Happy Birthday!
5 Things to Know About Days of Our Lives Star Suzanne Rogers
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Longest-Running Actress on Days of Our Lives: Suzanne Rogers holds the title of the longest-serving actress still actively appearing on the soap opera “Days of Our Lives” (DOOL).
Debuting in 1973 as Maggie Horton,Rogers has been a mainstay in Salem ever since, appearing in over 3,000 episodes!
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From Farm Girl to Salem Icon: Rogers’ character, Maggie, has undergone a fascinating transformation throughout the years.
Originally introduced as a young farm woman with a disability, Maggie has become a strong,independent woman and a pillar of the Horton family.
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Overcoming Challenges: In 1984, Rogers’ acting career was impacted by her diagnosis of myasthenia gravis, a neuromuscular disease.
However, she bravely returned to DOOL a year later, even incorporating her condition into Maggie’s storyline. This act of courage resonated with fans and became a powerful message of resilience.
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Award-Winning Performance: Rogers’ talent hasn’t gone unnoticed. In 1978, she won the very first Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her portrayal of Maggie.
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A Return From the Dead (Well, Sort Of): Death is a revolving door in the world of soap operas, and DOOL is no exception. In 2003, Maggie was seemingly killed off during a serial killer storyline.
However, a creative twist brought her, along with other deceased characters, back to Salem in a fictional town called “Melaswen” (Salem spelled backward!).
Happy Birthday Suzanne!
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