'Days of Our Lives' Star Tamara Braun Pens Farewell as She Exits Series: 'I Will Miss You All'

Tamara Braun.Photo: Francis Specker/CBS via Getty Images

Tamara Braun is saying good day toDays of Our Lives.

The actress wrote on Instagram Tuesday with the caption: “Hey all you Days fans!! If you want to see Ava off, tune into DOOL today for her last day in Salem.”

Braun, 51, has played Ava Vitali on and off since 2008 and was named outstanding supporting actress in a drama series at the 2009 DaytimeEmmy Awards. She was nominated again for the award in 2021, and has two additional nominations for her work onGeneral Hospital. (Braun has also previously appeared on onAll My Children.)

Lucas Adams, who plays her son Tripp Dalton, wrote, “Gonna miss you so much!!!!” to which she responded, “you too my ‘golden boy!’ Love you!”

Tamara Braun.Tamara Braun/Instagram

When one fan questioned why she was leaving, Braun responded, “storyline went that way.”

Celeb stylist Phillip Bloch wrote, “So bittersweet – as one character goes, another will show up. Looking forward to see who you’ll be next.”

Braun’s departure comes amid big changes for the show. In September, itmoved to streaming platform Peacockafter 57 years on NBC.

And a little more than a month ago,Daysleft one of its most legendary stars when starJohn Anistondiedat age 89.

Aniston, who is the father ofJennifer Aniston, played the charmingly villainous Victor Kiriakis for more than 30 years and nearly 3,000 episodes. He is set to receive apoignant farewellwhenDaysairs a special tribute during his final episode next Monday.

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Days of Our Livesairs weekdays on NBC (check local listings).

source: people.com