Daytime soap operas have a knack for throwing unexpected curveballs, and the latest episode of Days of Our Lives, which aired on December 23, 2025, did exactly that.
Ever since Brandon Barash was last seen as Stefan DiMera, viewers have been wringing their hands, waiting for updates or better yet, a return. But according to Peter Blake (Dan Gauthier), the news is not just bad, it is final. He claims that Stefan is dead.
Is Stefan Dead on DAYS?
The last time Stefan appeared on canvas, he had been kidnapped by Vivian (Louise Sorel), who forced him to divorce Gabi Hernandez (Cherie Jimenez). Naturally, with all the recent DiMera kidnappings, fans were bound to wonder what became of him after being MIA for far too long. That curiosity finally got an answer… well, sort of.
While Gabi and Gwen were commiserating out on the town, Stefan’s name came up in the most fitting place possible, the family crypt. There, Peter dropped not one, but several shocking revelations. He accused the DiMera clan of ignoring the fact that Stefan had vanished. Peter also claimed none of them even bothered to check on him. According to Peter, he did. He called Vivian, who told him Stefan passed away a few months ago.
But this is Vivian Alamain we’re talking about. Lying through her teeth is practically a hobby. She could easily be hiding the truth for her own reasons. After all, Stefan did not leave Salem of his own free will. She made sure of that.
Latest on Brandon Barash
Outside of Days, Brandon Barash is also known for his role as Johnny Zacchara on General Hospital, as well as playing both Stefan and Jake DiMera. He was last seen on Days in 2024. Since then, the actor has been busy with real-life priorities. He has been spending time with his wife, Isabella Barash, their son, Joaquin Lee, and his daughter, Harper, from his previous relationship with Kirsten Storms.
So now comes the million-dollar soap question. Is Stefan DiMera really dead on Days of Our Lives, or is this just another DiMera deception waiting to unravel?
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Key Takeaways
- The latest episode of Days of Our Lives revealed shocking news about Stefan DiMera’s fate.
- Peter Blake claims that Stefan is dead.
- Fans learned that Stefan had been missing and allegedly died months ago, but Vivian’s truthfulness is questionable.
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