‘Days Of Our Lives’ Star Frank Parker Dead At 79
Days of our Lives fans are saying goodbye to a beloved actor this week. Frank Parker, who portrayed the role of Shawn Brady on the NBC soap opera for over 20 years, died earlier this month in Vacaville, California.
According to a Sept. 26 report by People Magazine, the actor died at the age of 79. He had been suffering from Parkinson’s disease and dementia.
Frank Parker may be remembered for his role on Days of our Lives. However, he also appeared on other soap operas such as General Hospital and The Young and the Restless during his career.
Days of our Lives fans will remember his character, Shawn, as a kind and loving father to his children, Roman, Kayla, Kimberly, and Bo Brady, who was proud of his Irish heritage and ran the Brady Pub.
Frank Parker retired from acting back in 2008 after 25 years on DOOL when the soap killed off his character in a plane crash.
