Days of Our Lives received a one-two gut punch this year with the deaths of Bill Hayes and Drake Hogestyn. Since the show records episodes several months in advance, it’s taken a while to address the passing of these beloved actors.

The 'Girl Meets World' alum makes his debut December 3 as the grandson of Doug Williams, portrayed by the late Bill Hayes.

Days of Our Lives continues to garner the interest of the viewers. The recent episodes took a tragic turn as the series bid a tearful goodbye to one of its popular characters, Doug Williams, who has passed away.