Like sands through the hourglass…Steve Burtons time onDays of Our Liveshas run out.
The actor announced his departure from the soap opera in a video posted to Daily Drama.
It’s been amazing.
Steve Burton on ‘Days of Our Lives’.Evans Vestal Ward/Peacock via Getty
I can’t believe it’s been a year already, so thank you so much to the fans.
I’m always so full of gratitude, so thank you.
He returned as Harris for five episodes of the 2022 spinoffDays Of Our Lives: Beyond Salem.
He then joined the main series again in March 2023.
The actor was previously dismissedfromGeneral Hospitalin 2021 for refusing to comply with the shows Covid-19 vaccine mandate.
Which, you know, hurts, but this is also personal freedom to me.
I don’t think anyone should lose their livelihood over this.
But with that being said, you know me.
I’ll always be grateful for my time atGeneral Hospital.
I love it there.
I grew up there.
I grew up with some of you.
I’ll always be grateful.
And I believe when one door closes, multiple doors open.
That’s always been my perspective, so I am excited to see what the future brings."
