Susan Seaforth Hayes portrayed June Williams on Days of Our Lives for seven decades. The iconic soap opera actress married Bill Hayes in 1974, and they shared 50 wonderful years together. Sadly, Bill passed away in 2024. Bill also had a career in show business and a treasured collection of scripts. Susan honored her husband’s legacy by donating them to the Writers Guild Foundation. She shared the news in an emotional Instagram post. “What I feared would be a painful goodbye turned into a joyful hello today. This morning I made a gift of my husband’s collection of bound scripts from ‘Your Show of Shows’ to the Writer’s Guild Foundation,” she wrote. “My Billy was the show’s romantic tenor in the 1950s, before his Broadway debut. He purchased the bound volumes from the heirs of Max Liebman, the iconic variety show’s producer.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bill & Susan Hayes (@billsusanhayes) The Writer’s Guild Foundation’s Library Impressed Susan Seaforth Hayes Susan Seaforth Hayes believes her husband’s beloved scripts will be in great hands. “The foundation’s spacious library in Hollywood is open to the public where you may see, read, and enjoy scripts from America’s greatest films and TV shows. Hilary Swett, the archivist there, is charming, helpful, and enthusiastic,” she wrote. “So, I gave my darling’s treasured memories to a place where creative achievement in writing for entertainment is preserved and honored forever.” Fans loved Susan Seaforth Hayes’ generous contribution. “My mother LOVED to watch him sing on ‘Your Show of Shows!!’ She had quite the crush on him— she dragged her sister to see And Juliet on Broadway so that she could see Bill Hayes,” a fan wrote. “That is so special. that you would donate those special scripts for others to enjoy now too! You and Bill have always been some of my favorites on ‘Days’,” another agreed. Susan Seaforth Hayes ended her post with a sweet sentiment. “I believe Billy is as happy as I am now. The writers guild foundation, visit sometime. Say I sent you.” This story’s featured image is by David Crotty/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images. The post Soap Opera Icon Makes Incredible Donation In Honor Of Her Late Husband appeared first on InspireMore.