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In Memoriam

Stars React To Joseph Mascolo’s Passing

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Lauren Koslow, Joe Mascolo A Day of Day of our Lives Universal Citywalk Universal City 11/7/10 © Jill Johnson/jpistudios.com 310-657-9661 Credit: JPI
Daytimers past and present took to social media to share their thoughts about Joseph Mascolo’s (ex-Stefano, DAYS) passing. Co-star Lauren Koslow (Kate, DAYS) tweeted, “Good night, sweet prince..and flights of angels sing thee to thy rest” Forever my honor to share your stage, Joe. Drake Hogestyn (John, DAYS) wrote, “The Phoenix will rise … R.I.P. Joe, we love you.” On Facebook, Alison Sweeney (ex-Sami) wrote, “Some of my earliest memories of Days are working with Joe… I was really nervous to work with him because Stefano was such a strong, intimidating character and he embodied it so well. Joe was so talented, such a generous actor and always so prepared. I learned so much from working with him. Over the years, I got to know him much better and I stopped being so nervous around him (which probably made it easier for him) but I always had a sense of awe to work with him. There wasn’t a day when he didn’t give 100 percent to his performance and his character. When I became a director at DAYS, I remember him being so proud and supportive of me. Joe made a special point of pulling me aside to say that, having watched me on the set, it really meant something to him. He was always such a kind, generous man with a fabulously wry sense of humor and a proud, strong and dedicated actor. He will be greatly missed. #RIP.” Former on-screen son James Scott (ex-EJ) posted, “So long Joe. I’ll miss you, yet a part of you will always be with me and for that beautiful gift I am so happy and grateful.” Another past DiMera member — Casey Jon Deidrick (ex-Chad) — tweeted, “I am deeply saddened 2 hear of my onscreen Papa passing today. Such a kind heart & pleasure to learn from. I’ll never forget my DiMera days.” Eileen Davidson (Ashley, Y&R), who worked closely with the actor as DAYS’s Kristen and Susan, posted, “Very sad to hear of the passing of the great Joe Mascolo. God bless him and keep him.” DAYS alum Molly Burnett (ex-Melanie) shared, “Sweet Joe Mascolo, the King of Daytime Evil with a heart of gold. You were a force to be reckoned with. It was an honor to know you.” Mark Hapka (ex-Nathan, DAYS) wrote, “This is heart breaking. Joe was such a pleasure to not only work with but be around. Such a strong yet gentle spirit. Sending love.” Martha Madison (ex-Belle, DAYS), tweeted, “So sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. He had an enormous presence. It was such a privilege to work alongside such a pro. Thoughts w his family.” DAYS Head Writer Dena Higley wrote, “In Joe’s talented hands, bad never felt so good. #stefanoforever #ripjoemascolo.” Chandler Massey (ex-Will) tweeted, “Favorite memory of Joe: being scared for my life when I yelled at him in a scene. He came at me, saying don’t raise your voice to me boy. He put Will in his place that day. Complete commitment to his craft and character. Extraordinary man who will be missed.” Kate Mansi (ex-Abigail, DAYS) added, “Having a flood of cherished memories of our patriarch Joe Mascolo. A whiskey in your honor tonight Joe. Here’s to you, a man like no other.”
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