Bill Hayes, born William Foster Hayes III and best known for his role as Doug Williams on the hit soap opera "Days of Our Lives," has died. He was 98.

"Bill peacefully passed Friday morning surrounded by family including his wife, Susan Seaforth Hayes," his rep confirmed with Fox News Digital.&nbsp;

"Bill Hayes meant the world to me – he is simply the best that a person could ever hope to be."

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<div class="author-bio"><p>Stephanie Giang-Paunon is an Entertainment Writer for Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to stephanie.giang@fox.com and on Twitter: @SGiangPaunon.</p></div>

Born William Foster Hayes III, Bill Hayes died at the age of 98, his rep confirmed with Fox News Digital.{ai:summary}<p>TV actor Bill Hayes, known for his role on "Days of Our Lives," has died at age 98. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by family. #entertainment</p>

'Days of Our Lives' actor Bill Hayes dead at 98

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