Stop now if you don't wish to read this Days of Our Lives spoiler - but Frank Parker will be exiting the show he's appeared on since 1983.

Parker's departure will tie in with Patsy Pease's (Kimberly Brady Donovan) brief return on Wednesday, February 27, as she comes back to attend Grandpa Shawn's funeral.

The veteran actor also starred on The Young and the Restless in 1972 and went on to portray Paddy Kelly in 1980 on General Hospital. He's enjoyed a great run on Days.

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