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As the World Turns’ Beloved Kathryn Hays Passes Away at 87
Heartbreaking news to report this Friday. Kathryn Hays, a mainstay of As the World Turns in the role of Kim Hughes has died. The actress passed away on Monday March 25th at the age of 87 in Fairfield, Connecticut.
Hayes had played the role of Kim for 38 years on the CBS daytime drama series. Throughout her enduring career, one of Kathryn’s other most notable roles was that of “Gem” in the original Star Trek. She also appeared in many series and productions o the stage, screen, and TV.
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In a statement, Hays’ longtime ATWT screen-partner Don Hastings (Bob Hughes) expressed: “Our relationship as Bob & Kim, was as close as Kathryn & my relationship except we were not married. We were more like brothers and sisters and we were great friends. Our biggest squabble was that she always wanted to rehearse and I wanted to take a nap. This is a huge loss to all who knew her.”
Kathryn is survived by daughter Sherri, son-in-law Bob, grandchildren Kate, Cameron and Garrett, and great-grandson Jack.
Share your remembrances and condolences for Kathryn Hays via the comment section below.
She was one of the most underrated actresses of her day. The quiet strength she gave to Kim was extremely difficult to portray. What a monumental talent. She will be missed.
So sorry to hear this. RIP!! Loved Kim and Bob. Kathryn Hays was so wonderful as Kim.
She was a class act! I still remember many of her great moments, but my favorite was the time when the current town outcast Molly was having the world crash around her and bumped into Kim and tripped and fell. Kim turned around, said nothing, helped her pick up her stuff and looked at Molly in the eye and just gently touched her chin. Not many words at all just a look describing how Kim was telling Molly it will be okay! Powerful character portrayed by a powerful actress! RIP.
My name is Angela. I would like to give my condolences to the family of Miss Kathryn Hays. She is one of my favorite characters from As the world turns. She gave very compelling performances as Kim especially while Bob was getting close to another woman.She was very elegant and classy. I also had the pleasure of seeing her in a Bonanza episode. I watched as the world turns in the mid 80 to early 90 and on my phone about three months some of those same episodes that I watched years ago. I am saddened by her passing. She was a sweet woman and great actress.
She was regal as Kim
Gone, but not forgotten! One of my favorite characters on ATWT. I am so sad… You gave me many years of happiness on ATWT. RIP.
The perfect daytime leading lady. Loved it when she went all “kid-o” on somebody who needed to be straightened out.
Kathryn Hays was my all-time favorite daytime actress. I watched her as Kim for 30 of her 38 years on the show. Kim was my fantasy second mother (although I had a great adoptive mother in real life). She always made me so happy in all of her appearances on the show, and seeing her on so many television shows from the 1960’s too (“The Empath” episode from Star Trek being the most famous of them). Alan Locher had her and Don Hastings as guests on his youtube channel – so glad we got to see her again on his show. She meant so much to me and my heart is heavy with this loss ): R.I.P. “kiddo”, “toots”, the great Kathryn Hays.
A sad day indeed. An iconic actress, true soap royalty. I regret that ATWT is no longer on the air (for many reasons), but the possibility of a well-deserved tribute episode is thus moot.
A very classy lady. Lost another great one from golden days of soaps.
While life and death are arcs along the circle of life, and often played out in soap operas, I am still saddened by this news. I loved As the World Turns. It was the best daytime drama, and Miss Hays was among the greats who made it so. Oh, I think how she as Kim encouraged Bob (and all of us) to look forward in that final scene of the last episode. The world still turned but it was not the same. Years of strong stories and characters that were like family to viewers. Thank you, Miss Hays, for your talent, hard work, class, and time. God bless!
Great Lady and actress. Never a mean or spiteful word to anyone but she could hold her own when she had to with the likes of Susan or Lisa always trying to take Bob away from her. I loved how sweet she was with Nancy and always stood by Barbara after she lost her mother. I would say Kim had it all, could never find a bad word to say about her.
Sad news. Great actress.
Ms. Hays and Mr. Hastings will always be one of daytime’s most enduring couples. Miss ATWT as my grandmother was your biggest fan. She rarely missed an episode! Heaven has received a jewel and we are blessed from watching her performances thru an incredible 38 years. I know that Fairfield CT and her family will miss her but so will her soap fans.
Oh my goodness. I know that all of the actors and actresses I loved are going to be leaving us, but I’m still stunned when I see the news. Kathryn Hays, I just adored as Kim for years and years. NOBODY could give another character what-for and set them straight the way Kim could, and I would be right there rooting her on (and wishing I had it in me to do what she did)! And even after the show began tanking and the writing through the years was anywhere from indifferent to horrific (and even character-destroying), Ms. Hays could take nothing material, even outright bad material, and turn it into something that was at least watchable. I’m so grateful for the years I had her on my screen, and still scandalized she never even got an Emmy nomination, much less the statue, as far as I can remember. RIP, beautiful lady.
P.S. That top photo with this article, when she must have been in her 70s–Wow, is all I can say. Utterly gorgeous. Just stunning.
How I remember Kathryn Hays’ entrance to ATWT. She wasn’t the “nice” Kim we loved later on. She was a conniver out to steal her sister’s man! But she was so good, my mother and grandmother insisted I call them into the living room whenever Kim came onscreen. I loved her tempestuous relationship with John Dixon and her exasperation when trying to save niece Barbara from being her own worst enemy. So many great memories from a true lady and artist.
As a child I watched As The World Turns with my Mother. Kim and Bob were so important to the show.
I’m saddened to hear of her passing.
So sorry to learn of her passing…….she was a great actress and graced my TV for 38 years on As the World Turns…..As she aged, she never lost her beauty…..RIP
So sorry to learn of Katherine Hays passing……she was a great actress and graced my TV for 38 years on As the World Turns…..as she aged she never lost her beauty……sympathy to her family and friends…RIP
Kathryn will be missed…a warm, wonderful person who delighted the audience each weekday afternoon. My sincerest condolences.
I recall many years ago now, Kathryn visited Roanoke, VA and was a guest on the local CBS affiliate’s talk show “Panorama”. Afterwards,she was invited to guest-host the program for a week. The show’s regular hostesss was given a “walk-in role” on ATWT (as a nurse with a few lines)–all arranged by Kathryn! Kathryn was so impressed being a talk-show hostess for that one week, she returned to NY and asked the ATWT producers and writers to create a talk show for Kim in Oakdale. Hence this is how Kim’s Oakdale TV show “Patterns” became a part of the ATWT storyline.
OMG, I had no idea that that was how the “Patterns” storyline came about! How wonderful!
So glad I could share the story! I worked at the Roanoke, VA NBC affiliate and had a casual working rapport with the CBS affiliate which Kathryn visited and “guest-hosted”. Kathryn’s Roanoke visit was well publicized back in the day. Every viewer of “Panorama” was enamored having an ATWT star in town! It made BIG news in this small rural community in SW VA. At the time?….none of us even imagined Kathryn was being inspired to create “Patterns” on ATWT !
Great lady and actress.I can remember watching her just about every day.May you rest in peace.
So distraught here. She was not only a class act, but a fantastic actress! I remember being captivated by her performances during the Kim-Dan-Susan-John story in the ’70s (John Reilly, Marie Masters, Larry Bryggman and Ms Hays were ALL top-notch). She, Jacquie Courtney, Jeanne Cooper, Maeve McGuire, Nancy Pinkerton, and Ellen Holly remain my favorite daytime leading ladies to this day. Thanks, Kathryn Hays. You will be remembered fondly.
What a wonderful soul. I really enjoyed her on ATWT. She showed such class and style. A true icon of the daytime community.
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Scott Bryce ‘Celebration of Life’ to be Livestreamed for Family, Friends, Near and Far
Scott Bryce’s beloved wife Jodi Stevens Bryce announced on Instagram that a memorial service for her husband will take place this coming weekend and will be able to viewed via livestream for family members, friends and fans who loved the actor, personally and professionally.
As first reported by Michael Fairman TV, Scott passed away on Sunday evening, July 13 at the age of 68. His son, Jackson Bryce took to Instagram to make an official announcement of his father’s passing sharing, “What began as stage three esophageal cancer eventually spread and became brain tumors that took his life away from him.”
As the World Turns fans know that Bryce was smash hit in the role of Craig Montgomery, a part he played for several runs on the CBS soap opera from 1982–1991, 1993–1994, and 2007–2008. Along the way, Bryce earned two Lead Actor Daytime Emmy nominations in 1986 and 1987.
Previously, Scott had been diagnosed diagnosed with Stage 3 esophageal and stomach cancer back in October of 2024. He had credited early detection as a vital part of his journey during a conversation on The Locher Room in July of 2025. At that time, Scott had shared he had undergone medical treatment and had since reported being “on the mend.”
Jodi Stevens Bryce’s message for those who want to view Scott’s ‘Celebration of Life” shares, “To our dear family and friends, both near and far, thank you for surrounding our family with so much love, kindness, and prayer. If you’d like to join us in celebrating Scott’s beautiful life, his memorial service will be livestreamed on Saturday, July 25 10am ET.” She signed the message, “With love, Jodi and Jackson.”
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AS THE WORLD TURNS CAST SHARES REMEMBRANCES OF SCOTT BRYCE
Over the last few weeks heartfelt condolences on the loss of Scott have poured including from: Finn Carter (ex-Sierra, ATWT), Martha Byrne (ex-Lily, ATWT), Melanie Smith (ex-Emily, ATWT) and many more.
In fact, Bryne made note to TV Insider following the loss of As the World Turns co-star, of just how memorable Bryce’s work with the late Elizabeth Hubbard’s work as Lucinda was, and their unforgettable pairing; “The energy between them, their dynamic, all the play, fun, and the intensity just jumped through the screen. Most actors wouldn’t go down to set just to watch other performers. They’d stay in their rooms. I would go and just watch them work.”
The livestream will be broadcast courtesy of the The Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Westport, Connecticut.
We all loved Scott Bryce and his powerful performances as Craig on As the World Turns and his body of work in primetime television as well. Now, it’s time to say our heartfelt thoughts and prayers to his family and loved ones. Comment below.
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UPDATED: Heartbreaking news to report this Sunday evening, July 13. Two-time Daytime Emmy nominee and beloved soap veteran and television actor Scott Bryce (ex-Craig Montgomery, As the World Turns) has died at the age of 68.
Lucie Arnaz Luckinbill, Bryce’s longtime friend and former co-star announced his death via her Facebook under an hour ago (in a post that has now been deleted, but see below). Arnaz expressed, “a wonderful actor, a beautiful man and a terrific husband and father, Scott Bryce, passed tonight. I am going to miss his eyes, his smile, his wit, his brain, his intelligence, his talent, his bravery, his laugh and his hugs. Dearest Jodi, dear Jackson, he’s watching over you now from a place of pure joy and will always be your guide. But, I hate these goodbyes. Rest in peace you marvelous, magnificent man”.
Previously, Bryce was diagnosed with Stage 3 esophageal and stomach cancer back in October of 2024. He had credited early detection as a vital part of his journey. He had underwent medical treatment and had since reported being “on the mend.”
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SCOTT BRYCE’S RUN AS CRAIG MONTGOMERY WAS MEMORABLE
However, Lucie Arnaz shared on her Facebook post in the comment thread section when asked, that Scott’s cancer had returned. She has appeared in two projects with Bryce, the Indie film, The Pack and the TV series, Sons and Daughters.
Jackson Bryce, Scott’s beloved son, shared a beautiful tribute to his father after his passing on his Instagram where he shared that, “What began as stage three esophageal cancer eventually spread and became brain tumors that took his life away from him.”
Scott was the son of actor Ed Bryce, who was best-known for his role on the soaps as Bill Bauer on Guiding Light from 1959 to 1983. On As the World Turns, Scott had a significant run as Craig Montgomery, and at one point was initially paired on-screen with Meg Ryan (ex-Betsy Stewart). Bryce had appeared on the CBS soap opera from 1982–1991, 1993–1994, and 2007–2008.
AS THE WORLD TURNS CO-STAR PAYS TRIBUTE
On As the Word Turns, Scott’s on-screen romance was with Finn Carter, who played Sierra Esteban was a fan favorite for longtime viewers.
Carter expressed her grief on Instagram following the news of Bryce’s passing sharing, “My sadness knows no bounds. My gratitude for Scott knows even fewer. Scott was the best husband a woman could ask for. As an actor he was fearless, kind, generous and forever looking for ways to grow. And what a sense of humor! It is so difficult to write this as I can not stop crying . Scott , you were a gift that I did not deserve and one the world was freely given . All of my love to you – ah, just can’t stop crying. See you soon ( not too soon) and look forward to recalling our days on As The World Turns . You patiently taught me so much . XO”
It was during his initial run that Scott received two Daytime Emmy nominations for his performances as the manipulative Craig Montgomery. Bryce was nominated in the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series in both 1986 and 1987.
Bryce exited ATWT in February of 2008 and by December of that year, Jon Lindstrom, (Beyond the Gates, General Hospital) was brought in as the final Craig from 2008-2010 as the soap went off the air. Over the years, Hunt Block and Jeffrey Meek also played the role of Craig.
FROM OAKDALE TO PRIMETIME
In addition, Scott appeared in numerous episodic comedy and drama series throughout his career with roles in: Murphy Brown, The Facts of Life, ER, Law & Order, Reba and Sex and the City and Blue Bloods, The Blacklist, Homeland, 30 Rock to name but a few. On the soaps, Bryce also appeared on One Life to Live in the role of a psychiatrist, Dr. Ed Crosby, from 2006-2007.
Scott is survived by his wife Jodi Stevens and their son, Jackson.
Michael Fairman TV will bring you further updates on this developing story.
Share your remembrances and condolences for Scott Bryce via the comment section below. But first check out these scenes featuring Scott in moments from As the World Turns with Cady McClain and Marie Wilson.
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‘As the World Turns’ and ‘The Young and the Restless’ Alum, Colleen Zenk Arrested for Third DUI Since 2010
UPDATED: Fan favorite, Colleen Zenk (ex-Barbara, As the World Turns, ex-Jordan, The Young and the Restless) found herself in trouble with the law when she was arrested for a DUI in Naples, Florida near where she lives.
The incident took place back on May 15 at 7:35 pm, when the actress was charged with a DUI resulting in damage to property or person of another with a with a blood alcohol level of 0.15 or higher, above the legal limit of 0.08. Both misdemeanors carry a bond of $1,000.
Soap Opera Network was the first to report the news after they had obtained records from County Sheriff’s Office and the County Clerk’s Office in Collier County.
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Zenk posted bond on May 16, 2026, and court date that was set for June 10, 2026. Although she did not appear in person at the hearing after filing a Waiver of Appearance at Non-Mandatory Court Appearances, she pled not guilty through her attorney, with a continuance scheduled for July 29, 2026, for pre-trial.
Now, according to PEOPLE.com, Zenk’s attorney shared on June 30, “The charges are being defended. Ms. Zenk has not been convicted of anything. The truth will be played out in court.”
According to the arrest report, a witness told deputies they saw Zenk backing out of a handicap parking space near a Tommy Bahama store when her vehicle struck another parked car. The same witness alleged Zenk continued moving after the collision before being stopped a short distance away and claimed she appeared unsteady after exiting her vehicle.
In addition, after Zenk greed to perform field sobriety exercises, the arresting officer notated that Zenk showed multiple signs of impairment, including balance issues, swaying and difficulty following instructions.
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PREVIOUS DUI TROUBLE
This is not the first time Colleen has been arrested for DUI. This is her third. She was first arrested in April 1, 2010, when she was pulled over by police in Wilton, Connecticut, for erratic driving and crossing into the oncoming lane of traffic, resulting in charges of DUI and improper lane usage. The second time was back on May 28, 2017. Zenk was charged with a DUI, marking her first offense and arrest in Collier County.
Zenk made her daytime debut as Barbara Ryan on As the World Turns in 1978 and remained with the series until its final episode in 2010. Viewers will recall, Barbara dancing with Henry Coleman (Trent Dawson) to “Last Dance” in the finale.
Along the way, Colleen earned three Daytime Emmy Award nominations for taking the once girl to a bad girl and eventually a fully evolved character. Then in November of 2023, Colleen made her triumphant return to daytime as the villainous and oft-kilter, Jordan Howard who had more than nine lives! The character was eventually killed off in 2025.
Jordan was the creation of departing head writer, Josh Griffith, who has brought Zenk and Hayley Erin as “Claire” to Y&R to shake things up for the Newmans.
Share your thoughts on the latest DUI charges for Colleen Zenk via the comment section below. Do you hope she gets the opportunity to appear on another soap? Let us know.
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