Peggy McCay has left us. McCay who is best known for playing the role of Caroline Brady on Days of Our Lives from 1983 – 2017 when she fell ill, passed away on October 7, 2018 in her sleep. Peggy died of natural causes and left a great mark behind. So many wonderful memories that the daytime community will not be the same without her. In light of her passing, soap stars shared some touching words to commemorate – see below!
I adored Peggy. She was funny, witty, and a superb actress and scene partner. She leaves a bright legacy. #RIP #Days @nbcdays https://t.co/pSv70KhqlI— Martha Madison (@Marth27) October 10, 2018
RIP Momma Brady… What a truly wonderful woman… Blessed that I got to act opposite you… You will be missed and loved all of the @DaysofourLives @nbcdays #PeggyMcCay #rip https://t.co/hAIKb1vja8— Darin Brooks (@THEEdarinbrooks) October 10, 2018
We will miss you Peggy McKay, always ready to play. #days @nbcdays #peace #newyorkactor #mamabrady #love pic.twitter.com/raIEVx3RsR— Stephen Nichols (@officialnichols) October 10, 2018
Peggy was a complete pro. Tough, caring, dedicated. I watch her on Gunsmoke reruns, Andy Griffith and so much more. RIP Ma Brady. @nbcdays @DaysofourLives #Days #DaysofOurLives #TheBradys @FremontCTheatre https://t.co/cE3ZMHA3XL— James Reynolds (@JreynoldsJames) October 10, 2018
Just heard Peggy took her Final bow. RIP love…you’re a star forever!— Billy Flynn (@billymflynn) October 10, 2018
Always a classy lady our Emmy winning Peggy McCay who cared about her craft, her fellow actors and the Life of Days. She reigned well in this most pressured profession of Daytime. pic.twitter.com/27EGzNkRWi— Thaao Penghlis (@ThaaoPenghlis) October 10, 2018
I just heard the news that #PeggyMccay has passed. She was like a real grandmother to me, a mentor, a great source of encouragement, and she was so hilariously fierce. You are deeply missed Peggy! #RIPGrandmaCaroline 💔#Days pic.twitter.com/EPZh7yt1Tf— Jen Lilley (@jen_lilley) October 10, 2018
— Vincent Irizarry (@VincentIrizarry) October 10, 2018
God Bless #PeggyMcCay. You have so many friends and fans who will always remember you. https://t.co/Y7di2g1oZG— Jackie Zeman (@JackieZeman) October 10, 2018
Peggy McCay was such a beautiful and tender woman. Her Presence was truly special to be around. Very honored to have shared precious time with her. Fly with the angels Ms. McCay. ❤️🌹🙏🏽 #PeggyMcCay pic.twitter.com/HuiuT6mTMT— Sal Stowers (@SalStowers) October 10, 2018
So sad to hear about the passing of #peggymckay. She was fierce & firey with the heart of a lion yet could be as soft as a petal. I always looked forward to our scenes together, eager to see what kind of spontaneous thing she’d do. She was loved & adored & will be missed.#days pic.twitter.com/0NmVn8hMbP— galen gering (@galengering) October 10, 2018
RIP Peggy McCay. She was as warm, friendly, and spunky in person as she was on screen. One of my favorite recent Caroline scenes was her speech at Will and Sonny’s wedding… Peggy’s performance was amazing. She will be missed! https://t.co/etYx1r8Z92— Ryan Quan (@Rybry7) October 10, 2018
My deepest condolences to the fans, friends and family of Peggy McCay. #days https://t.co/8DrAzSDuIh— Ron Carlivati (@carlivatiron) October 10, 2018
RIP Peggy McCay. Feisty, witty, and not an unkind bone throughout her body. She was warm to me when I first entered the hallways of DOOL, and made every word she was given poetry. I will miss this true lady of daytime.
1,869 Likes, 116 Comments – @ericmartsolf on Instagram: “RIP Peggy McCay. Feisty, witty, and not an unkind bone throughout her body. She was warm to me…”
Greg Vaughan on Twitter
We where truly blessed by your spirit, grace & passion! I am grateful for all our time together & to say my Daytime Grandmother was the GREAT Peggy McCay was a gift #love #dool #family #peggymccay
Peggy #thankyou for all of your #kindness , #love & encouragement through the years . #loveu Rest In Peace
9,629 Likes, 631 Comments – Kristian Alfonso (@kristianalfonso) on Instagram: “Peggy #thankyou for all of your #kindness , #love & encouragement through the years . #loveu Rest…”
Oh Miss McCay There’s quite a bit I have to say. A word this morning came to me when I heard the news : hutzpah. When we first met, you weren’t so sure…but one press trip did it. We sat together & I listened as you practiced your rap. Yes a rap. I asked why rap? You said – “because I haven’t done it yet, have you?” I can still recall the way you fearlessly took that stage in your 80s, fearless & brave, to go beyond self comfort for the sake of growth & a good challenge. Every time I saw you in the makeup chair there was a giant ear to ear grin, a welcoming hug & then the same exact sentiment – “so hows the work?” Peggy, you had an endless & intense love affair with acting. It inspires me to this day. Like a kid in a sandbox, she truly couldn’t wait to roll up her sleeves & get to work. Watching Peggy portray her character’s Alzheimer’s while I felt I was losing my grandfather to it, brought me understanding, patience, and comfort. We talked often about how important that storyline was & the loneliness of being trapped in your own mind. You set the bar high. And up there, heaven just got a hell of a lot more fun.
3,232 Likes, 97 Comments – Kate Mansi (@katemansi) on Instagram: “Oh Miss McCay There’s quite a bit I have to say. A word this morning came to me when I heard the…”
Sad to wake to the news that Peggy has passed. Peggy McCay was kind, talented, strong, full of spunk and a true professional. I didn’t know her well but did have the pleasure of working with her once. I was nervous to run lines with her. She was a legend and so respected. You didn’t have to know her personally to know what a force she was. She must have been 80 when I worked with her and she was more with it than I was in my 30’s. #RIP Peggy. #legend #grace #respect #daytime
674 Likes, 31 Comments – Tamara Braun (@tamarabraun) on Instagram: “Sad to wake to the news that Peggy has passed. Peggy McCay was kind, talented, strong, full of…”
Sad to wake to the news that Peggy has passed. Peggy McCay was kind, talented, strong, full of spunk and a true professional. I didn’t know her well but did have the pleasure of working with her once. I was nervous to run lines with her. She was a legend and so respected. You didn’t have to know her personally to know what a force she was. She must have been 80 when I worked with her and she was more with it than I was in my 30’s. #RIP Peggy. #legend #grace #respect #daytime
674 Likes, 31 Comments – Tamara Braun (@tamarabraun) on Instagram: “Sad to wake to the news that Peggy has passed. Peggy McCay was kind, talented, strong, full of…”
Christopher Sean on Twitter
Peggy McCay was always a kind, warm presence on the set of Day of Our Lives. She will be dearly missed.
Mary Beth Evans on Twitter
Oh how I loved this woman! Her strength & professionalism was like no other! She set such an amazing standard for all of us….as actors & people. She will always be the ❤️ & soul of the Brady family & she lives on in Salem and in our hearts.
Another of the Days’ greats is gone. From the day she arrived in Salem, Peggy was a shining star, and I so enjoyed writing for her. She brought such passion and professionalism to her work as Caroline Brady. RIP, Peggy. You will be missed. ⏳❤️ #days #peggymccay #carolinebrady pic.twitter.com/2cAeJCwAtf— Sheri Anderson (@sheriawriter) October 10, 2018
A statement from #DaysofourLives Executive Producer, Ken Corday on the passing of #PeggyMcCay. @McCayPeggy. #days #CarolineBrady #RIP pic.twitter.com/7r8MYlXRXj— Days of our Lives (@DaysofourLives) October 10, 2018
I had the pleasure of spending time with this beautiful woman at a Lead Actress Luncheon❤️ A beautiful woman inside and out. RIP Peggy❤️ pic.twitter.com/Y4cSOAs9EO— Michelle Stafford (@TheRealStafford) October 10, 2018
Peggy was the consummate TV Mother in Law. And a consummate actress. She was always fun, easy, kind and quick with an infectious laugh. Love you, Peggy 💕 @nbcdays #MaBrady https://t.co/ALMu1DgEdO— Charles Shaughnessy (@C_Shaughnessy) October 10, 2018
This is Peggy as I remember her when I first joined Days- she really “got” me- what I was trying to do- and play with a very problematic character. She encouraged me in our scene work, without ever questioning- she was the pro- I was just learning- to a lady of the theater! https://t.co/0wx8ySi0Mm— Matthew Ashford (@matthew_ashford) October 11, 2018
This is sad news indeed. Peggy was a force. A fearless actor. Who loved the show and her fans. I will always remember her ‘Caroline Brady Rap’ song. Yeah, she rapped. RIP Peggy. We will miss you. https://t.co/YRVl1sArxI— Wally Kurth (@wallykurth) October 11, 2018
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