Days Of Our Lives fans are wondering if Marlena is really dead, as the residents of Salem bid her goodbye after the shocking toxin scandal.
WARNING: Spoilers from Days Of Our Lives to be discussed throughout
Change is in the air in Salem. Last September, Days Of Our Lives moved from its longterm home on NBC to streaming platform Peacock. Now, several key members of the cast are saying farewell to Days Of Our Lives, signalling major changes are underway.
But is it time to say goodbye to Dr Marlena Evans? Deidre Hall has been a fixture on the show since the 1970s, but recent events show that her time might be up on the soap.

Is Marlena really dead?
Yes, Dr Marlena Evans has died after decades on Days Of Our Lives.
Marlena died during the episode on Monday, January 23, 2023. Marlena has been in hospital during the latest episodes after being poisoned with a toxin, which recently took the lives of Salem residents Kate (Lauren Koslow) and Kayla (Mary Beth Evans). Now, Marlena is the latest victim.
John Black (Drake Hogestyn) takes Marlena to the hospital roof before her death. But their tender moment is cut short, as Marlena dies while leaning on John. When she doesn’t respond to John, he says, “Oh, God, no.” He cries, promising he’ll go get help. John rushes Marlena back downstairs to her hospital room. Dr Sarah Horton (Linsey Godfrey) checks for a pulse before informing John, “I’m sorry. She’s gone.”
Marlena goes to Days Of Our Lives heaven
Although Dr Marlena Evans has died, we will see Deidre Hall reprise the role again on Days Of Our Lives.
Marlena followed Kayla and Kate into the afterlife, with the trio reuniting in heaven. In a supernatural twist, we see the three characters as they pass over to the other side, meaning that we’ll get more Deidre Hall scenes to come.
So, while Marlena has died on Days Of Our Lives, we’ll still see the character. Although, some reports state that Hall is leaving the show and will do so after the ‘heaven’ episodes.
I have not watched Days of Our Lives #DOOL in a hundred years but they killed Kate,Kayla & Marlena in one week? Are really dead?(It's always iffy on this show) Where is the show headed from here?
— Sneakers1957 🌵🏴☠️ (@sneakers1957) January 20, 2023View Tweet
Deidre Hall has played Marlena on Days Of Our Lives for five decades
Dr Marlena Evans, played by the iconic Deidre Hall, has been a fixture on the long-running soap for years. Joining the cast back in 1976, Hall is the second longest running actress on the show. Suzanne Rogers, who played Maggie Horton, takes the top spot.
“Stay calm and carry on,” Hall said of her death scene in Days Of Our Lives.
There are still some who question whether Marlena could return to Salem – it wouldn’t be the first time Marlena’s been involved in a supernatural plot line – but for now, her character has passed on.

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