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Days of Our Lives icon Wayne Northrop, the original Roman Brady, passes away at 77, leaving an indelible mark on the iconic soap opera.
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- Northrop was the first of three actors to portray the role of Detective Roman Brady, a character he played for over a decade on the show.
- His gripping portrayal of Roman helped cement the character as a fan-favorite, and his departure from the show in 1984 was met with widespread disappointment among viewers.
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Wayne Northrop, Days of Our Lives, Days of Our Lives