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Why Did Suzanne Rogers Leave Days of Our Lives Temporarily?
ComingSoon.netStory by Ritika Singh
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Veteran Days of Our Lives star Suzanne Rogers temporarily exited the soap due to a rare medical condition, but returned to continue her decades-long run as the iconic Maggie Horton.
beat sheet
- In 1984, Rogers was diagnosed with Myasthenia Gravis, a rare disease that affected her facial muscles, forcing her to take a break from the show, but she later returned and used the storyline to raise awareness about the condition.
- Despite facing numerous ups and downs, including a paralysis from a childhood accident and the death of her husband Mickey, Maggie Horton has remained a central character on Days of Our Lives, with Rogers being the longest-serving star on the show.
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Suzanne Rogers, Maggie Horton, Mickey Horton, Don, Victor Kirisakis, Days of Our Lives, Days of Our Lives