Days of Our Lives fans are wondering if Marlena Evans is leaving, after spoilers revealed that Deidre Hall’s character collapses during the July 25 episode. Just as she urges EJ to recover his memories, her health takes a sudden downturn. The dramatic moment has viewers asking the big question: Did Marlena just take her final bow? Here’s a breakdown.
Is Deidre Hall’s Marlena Evans really leaving Days of Our Lives?
In the Friday Days of Our Lives episode preview, Marlena’s condition worsens while she’s counseling EJ.
The timing of the collapse, paired with the emotional weight of the courtroom drama and farewells happening elsewhere in Salem, has fans speculating that this could mark the beginning of the end for one of the show’s most iconic characters. After decades on the show, viewers know that unexpected medical emergencies often foreshadow major exits.
Doug Williams, another legacy character, also shares an emotional goodbye this week, reinforcing the theme of farewells. With Deidre Hall’s Marlena Evans collapsing in the same episode, fans are drawing connections and wondering if this is how the writers are preparing for multiple character exits. Marlena’s deep involvement in EJ’s hypnotherapy arc could also suggest that her current story is coming to a close.
Deidre Hall has portrayed Marlena Evans since 1976, with only a few breaks over nearly five decades. Her character has survived demonic possessions, kidnappings, and several deaths, always returning. While her current health crisis appears serious, longtime viewers know Marlena has overcome the odds before. Still, given Hall’s real-life age and the recent intensity of her storyline, some fans are questioning whether she might be preparing for a more permanent exit.
As of now, there has been no official statement from Deidre Hall or the show’s producers regarding her departure. Marlena’s health scare may simply serve as a dramatic twist during one of Salem’s most emotionally charged weeks.
