Fans are wondering why did Alison Sweeney leave Days of Our Lives? They also want to know whether Sweeney’s Samantha “Sami” Brady is dead or alive in the show and if Sweeney is coming back in Days of Our Lives Season 59. Brady is widely known among fans for her terrible track record of failed relationships with men. She is dedicated to her kids but has an extremely manipulative personality that often lands her in trouble.
So when and why did Alison Sweeney leave Days of Our Lives? Is her character, Sami Bradym still alive? Is Sweeney coming back to reprise the role?
Here are all your important questions answered.
When and why did Alison Sweeney leave Days of Our Lives?
Alison Sweeney left Days of Our Lives on January 20, 2014, though her departing episode aired on October 30.
As per TV Guide, Sweeney had revealed on The Ellen DeGeneres Show that she quit the iconic soap opera to focus more on her personal life. “I’ve been on Days of Our Lives since I was 16 years old, and I have never had more than a two-week vacation in that whole time,” she said.
“I love my job, I love daytime, I love the fans. I love everything about it,” the actress added. “I just work so much and my daughter just turned 5 and my son is 9 and I just want to be with them.”
Despite leaving Days of Our Lives in 2014, Sweeney continued making sporadic appearances on the show between 2015 and 2022.
Is Alison Sweeney’s Sami Brady dead or alive in Days of Our Lives?
Alison Sweeney’s Sami Brady is alive in Days of Our Lives.
Sami Brady, the daughter of Marlena Evans and Roman Brady, has had a pretty rough journey in Days of Our Lives. She was traumatized by her mother’s affair with John Black, which sparked a significant rivalry and enmity with her sister Belle, whom she tried to get rid of.
Sami also suffered immensely in other areas. She was raped by Alan Harris and was charged with Franco’s murder after being found unconscious next to him, only getting saved in the nick of the time by Lucas and Roberto’s testimonies. Her troubles continued thanks to turbulent relationships with both Lucas and EJ, which were threatened by Lucas’ mother Kate, who schemed to tear them apart, and EJ’s terrible schemes involving himself, Sami, and EJ’s father Stefano.
Will Alison Sweeney’s Sami Brady return in Days of Our Lives?
Yes, Alison Sweeney’s Sami Brady will return in Days of Our Lives.
As per TV Insider, Sweeney will return as Sami Brady in episodes that are expected to air on Peacock in 2025. The actress said, “I love playing Sami and I am always happy for the chance to come back. We always have to figure out scheduling and such, but if at all possible, I’m so glad to make it happen.”
Days of Our Lives is currently streaming on Peacock.
