Tamara Braun Confirms Departure from Days of Our Lives After 20 Years

Tamara Braun has confirmed her departure from 'Days of Our Lives,' where she portrayed Ava Vitali intermittently since 2008. Announcing her exit on Instagram, she expressed sadness, stating, 'I wish this was an April Fool’s joke, but it’s not,' and noted that her final episode will air on April 3. Braun, who last filmed scenes in July 2024, praised her co-stars and thanked fans for their support. A spokesperson for the show explained that her exit is part of the 'ebb and flow of daytime storytelling.' This news comes shortly after the passing of fellow actor Drake Hogestyn, who portrayed John Black, highlighting a period of significant change for the soap. Braun's extensive soap opera career also includes roles in 'General Hospital' and 'All My Children.'