'Days of Our Lives': Louise Sorel Returns as Vivian to 'Stir Up Trouble' After Victor's Death (Exclusive)

‘Days of Our Lives’: Louise Sorel Returns (Exclusive).Photo:JPI Studios

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An iconicDays of Our Livesvillain is making a comeback.

Sorel first joined the cast ofDaysin 1992 and starred as Vivian up until 2000. She then reprised her role from 2009 to 2011, and again from 2017 to 2018. Her last on-screen appearance as the character was in 2020.

‘Days of Our Lives’: Louise Sorel Returns as Vivian.JPI Studios

In between, various actresses have assumed the role of Vivian, includingMarj Dusay, Robin Strasser and Linda Dano.

Actor John Aniston attends the 39th annual Daytime Emmy Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on June 23, 2012.JPI Studios

Earlier this month, PEOPLE alsoconfirmedthat Jen Lilley would make an appearance as Theresa Donovan as part of a send-off for Victor’s character, who was on the show for 37 years.

At the time of Aniston’s death, his daughter, actressJennifer Aniston, broke the news in a lovingInstagramtribute, calling him “Sweet Papa.““You were one of the most beautiful humans I ever knew,” she wrote. “I am so grateful that you went soaring into the heavens in peace — and without pain. And on 11/11 no less! You always had perfect timing. That number will forever hold an even greater meaning for me now 🕊️I’ll love you till the end of time💔⁣”

John Aniston and Louise Sorel on ‘Days of Our Lives’.NBC / Courtesy: Everett Collection

NBC / Courtesy: Everett Collection

Additionally,Daysco-creator Ken Corday said to PEOPLE in a statement at the time: “There is no question that all of us atDayswill be mourning this great and profound loss. John was an icon, but even more so, he was a pillar of strength and unity for ourDays of Our Livescommunity. He, along with our ‘Victor Kiriakis,’ will forever be in our hearts.”

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Sorel’s return toDays of Our Liveswill be available to stream on Friday, Sept. 8 at 6 a.m. ET on Peacock.

source: people.com