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In 1983, Alice is almost killed at Salem hospital by a robot being used to dispense medication. The same year, [[Roman Brady]] is accused of the Salem Slasher murders and, knowing he is innocent, Alice helps him escape. She brings him drugged donuts, and as he is being rushed to the hospital Alice helps his brother [[Bo Brady|Bo]] block the road and affect Roman's escape. [[Abe Carver]] reluctantly arrests Alice, but she is later released. Unhappy that her granddaughter [[Hope Williams Brady|Hope]] is marrying Larry Welch in 1984, Alice helps Hope's true love Bo kidnap her so that Bo can profess his feelings. Discovering that Larry and his boss are involved with a criminal organization, Alice and Tom also try to foil their plans. Tom and Alice take in their granddaughter [[Jennifer Horton]] in 1987. That same year, Alice's former flame Dr. Simon Hopkins comes to town and tries to rekindle his romance with Alice. He turns out to be working for crime lord [[Victor Kiriakis]] and involved in the attempted killing of [[Harper Deveraux]]. Wanted by the police, Simon tries to take Alice hostage but is shot. In 1988, Alice suspects Tom of having an affair, but he is actually spending time at the Beat Bar, reading poetry written for Alice. In 1990, Alice discovers that the judge that had married them had not been legally sworn in; their marriage is technically invalid, and Tom had known all along. Tom proposes, and they remarry in 1991. Tom dies in his sleep in 1994. |
In 1983, Alice is almost killed at Salem hospital by a robot being used to dispense medication. The same year, [[Roman Brady]] is accused of the Salem Slasher murders and, knowing he is innocent, Alice helps him escape. She brings him drugged donuts, and as he is being rushed to the hospital Alice helps his brother [[Bo Brady|Bo]] block the road and affect Roman's escape. [[Abe Carver]] reluctantly arrests Alice, but she is later released. Unhappy that her granddaughter [[Hope Williams Brady|Hope]] is marrying Larry Welch in 1984, Alice helps Hope's true love Bo kidnap her so that Bo can profess his feelings. Discovering that Larry and his boss are involved with a criminal organization, Alice and Tom also try to foil their plans. Tom and Alice take in their granddaughter [[Jennifer Horton]] in 1987. That same year, Alice's former flame Dr. Simon Hopkins comes to town and tries to rekindle his romance with Alice. He turns out to be working for crime lord [[Victor Kiriakis]] and involved in the attempted killing of [[Harper Deveraux]]. Wanted by the police, Simon tries to take Alice hostage but is shot. In 1988, Alice suspects Tom of having an affair, but he is actually spending time at the Beat Bar, reading poetry written for Alice. In 1990, Alice discovers that the judge that had married them had not been legally sworn in; their marriage is technically invalid, and Tom had known all along. Tom proposes, and they remarry in 1991. Tom dies in his sleep in 1994. |
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A serial killer later called the Salem Stalker strikes in 2003, killing several longtime residents of Salem, including [[Doug Williams (Days of our Lives)|Doug Williams]], the husband of Alice's granddaughter [[Julie Olson Williams|Julie]], and Mickey's wife [[Maggie Horton]]. Visiting Tom's grave, Alice finds a note left by Doug which reveals the killer to be Alice's friend [[Marlena Evans]]. Marlena subsequently murders Alice by choking her with her signature donuts.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,640535,00.html|title=Daytime's Secret Weapon|last=Fonseca|first=Nicholas|date=May 28, 2004|work=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|publisher=EW.com|accessdate=January 21, 2010}}</ref> Alice and Marlena's other "victims" are all later revealed to be alive and well as captives in Melaswen, a copy of Salem built on a remote tropical island by the villainous [[Andre DiMera]] (posing as Tony).<ref name="EW 2004-05">{{cite web|url=http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,640535,00.html|title=Daytime's Secret Weapon|last=Fonseca|first=Nicholas|date=May 28, 2004|work=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|publisher=EW.com|accessdate=January 21, 2010}}</ref> Andre had faked their deaths and manipulated a drugged Marlena.<ref name="EW 2004-05"/> On December 26, 2006, Alice appears at Christmas dinner, and later attends the annual Horton barbecue on July 4, 2007. She last appears on December 26, 2007, celebrating Christmas with the Hortons.<ref>name="Soaps.com 2007-12-26"/</ref> |
A serial killer later called the Salem Stalker strikes in 2003, killing several longtime residents of Salem, including [[Doug Williams (Days of our Lives)|Doug Williams]], the husband of Alice's granddaughter [[Julie Olson Williams|Julie]], and Mickey's wife [[Maggie Horton]]. Visiting Tom's grave, Alice finds a note left by Doug which reveals the killer to be Alice's friend [[Marlena Evans]]. Marlena subsequently murders Alice by choking her with her signature donuts.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,640535,00.html|title=Daytime's Secret Weapon|last=Fonseca|first=Nicholas|date=May 28, 2004|work=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|publisher=EW.com|accessdate=January 21, 2010}}</ref> Alice and Marlena's other "victims" are all later revealed to be alive and well as captives in Melaswen, a copy of Salem built on a remote tropical island by the villainous [[Andre DiMera]] (posing as Tony).<ref name="EW 2004-05">{{cite web|url=http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,640535,00.html|title=Daytime's Secret Weapon|last=Fonseca|first=Nicholas|date=May 28, 2004|work=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|publisher=EW.com|accessdate=January 21, 2010}}</ref> Andre had faked their deaths and manipulated a drugged Marlena.<ref name="EW 2004-05"/> On December 26, 2006, Alice appears at Christmas dinner, and later attends the annual Horton barbecue on July 4, 2007. She last appears on December 26, 2007, celebrating Christmas with the Hortons.<ref>name="Soaps.com 2007-12-26"/</ref> |
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==Death== |
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In June of 2010, Alice becomes ill and bedridden. The Horotn family come and gather at the Horton home to visit a dying Alice. On Wednesday June 23, 2010, Alice Horton passes away. The gravesite funeral service is held on Friday June 25, 2010. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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| Portrayed by | Frances Reid | ||||||||||
| First appearance | November 8, 1965 | ||||||||||
| Last appearance | December 26, 2007 | ||||||||||
| Created by | Irna Phillips | ||||||||||
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Alice Horton (born Grayson) is a fictional character on the NBC soap opera Days of our Lives, a long-running serial drama about working class life in the fictional United States town of Salem.[1] The character is no longer a part of the current storylines. She was played by the late actress Frances Reid between 1965 and 2007.[2] Although last appearing in 2007, Reid remained with the show until her death in 2010.[3] Alice was created by Days' original head writer, and creator Ted Corday as one of Days of our Lives original characters. She made her debut on the soap opera on the very first episode on November 8, 1965, and remained for forty-two years, making her the fifth longest-running original character.
Alice's storyline focus on family troubles, and money worries. The matriarchal stalwart of the fictional United States community of Salem, she is portrayed as a stoic, opinionated battle-axe—a family-oriented woman who alienates her relatives through overbearing interference. Alice's marriage to Tom Horton played a key role from 1965-1994 when Macdonald Carey died from lung cancer.[4] Reid's portrayal earned her nominations for a Daytime Emmy Award for Supporting Actress in 1979[5] and for Lead Actress in 1987;[6] she was awarded a Daytime Emmy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2004.[7][8] Reid won the Soap Opera Digest Award for Outstanding Actress in a Mature Role in 1978,[9] 1979,[10] 1984,[11] and 1985,[12] and was inducted into the Television Academy's archives in 2003.[13] Alice Horton is the best known character on Days of our Lives, appearing since the very first episode.
Reid died at age 95 on February 3, 2010.[14][8]
Storylines
As Days of our Lives begins in 1965, Alice is happily married to Dr. Tom Horton and endures the ongoing struggles of her adult children Addie, Mickey, Bill, and Marie; their son Tommy had been presumed dead in Vietnam. In 1967, Bill brings Dr. Mark Brooks to Salem. He and Marie fall in love, but the Hortons soon realize that Mark is Tommy, having lost his memory and undergone reconstructive surgery; because of this revelation, Marie becomes a nun. Addie is killed in 1974, and in 1977 Alice is shocked to discover that she has cancer. Alice turns out to have been misdiagnosed, and weathers Tom's subsequent heart attack.
In 1983, Alice is almost killed at Salem hospital by a robot being used to dispense medication. The same year, Roman Brady is accused of the Salem Slasher murders and, knowing he is innocent, Alice helps him escape. She brings him drugged donuts, and as he is being rushed to the hospital Alice helps his brother Bo block the road and affect Roman's escape. Abe Carver reluctantly arrests Alice, but she is later released. Unhappy that her granddaughter Hope is marrying Larry Welch in 1984, Alice helps Hope's true love Bo kidnap her so that Bo can profess his feelings. Discovering that Larry and his boss are involved with a criminal organization, Alice and Tom also try to foil their plans. Tom and Alice take in their granddaughter Jennifer Horton in 1987. That same year, Alice's former flame Dr. Simon Hopkins comes to town and tries to rekindle his romance with Alice. He turns out to be working for crime lord Victor Kiriakis and involved in the attempted killing of Harper Deveraux. Wanted by the police, Simon tries to take Alice hostage but is shot. In 1988, Alice suspects Tom of having an affair, but he is actually spending time at the Beat Bar, reading poetry written for Alice. In 1990, Alice discovers that the judge that had married them had not been legally sworn in; their marriage is technically invalid, and Tom had known all along. Tom proposes, and they remarry in 1991. Tom dies in his sleep in 1994.
A serial killer later called the Salem Stalker strikes in 2003, killing several longtime residents of Salem, including Doug Williams, the husband of Alice's granddaughter Julie, and Mickey's wife Maggie Horton. Visiting Tom's grave, Alice finds a note left by Doug which reveals the killer to be Alice's friend Marlena Evans. Marlena subsequently murders Alice by choking her with her signature donuts.[15] Alice and Marlena's other "victims" are all later revealed to be alive and well as captives in Melaswen, a copy of Salem built on a remote tropical island by the villainous Andre DiMera (posing as Tony).[16] Andre had faked their deaths and manipulated a drugged Marlena.[16] On December 26, 2006, Alice appears at Christmas dinner, and later attends the annual Horton barbecue on July 4, 2007. She last appears on December 26, 2007, celebrating Christmas with the Hortons.[17]
Death
In June of 2010, Alice becomes ill and bedridden. The Horotn family come and gather at the Horton home to visit a dying Alice. On Wednesday June 23, 2010, Alice Horton passes away. The gravesite funeral service is held on Friday June 25, 2010.
References
- ^ "Days of our Lives - Bios - Frances Reid as Alice Horton". Nbc.com. Retrieved 2010-06-10.
- ^ "Frances Reid - Days of our Lives - Bio - DAYS - ALice". Soapoperadigest.com. Retrieved 2010-06-10.
- ^ Comments. "'Days of Our Lives' Legend Frances Reid Dead at 95". PopEater.com. Retrieved 2010-06-10.
- ^ "Macdonald Carey". Nndb.com. Retrieved 2010-06-10.
- ^ "Daytime Emmy Winners & Nominees: 1979". SoapOperaDigest.com. Retrieved January 30, 2010.
- ^ "Daytime Emmy Winners & Nominees: 1987". SoapOperaDigest.com. Retrieved January 30, 2010.
- ^ "SOAP STAR STATS: Frances Reid (Alice, DAYS)". SoapOperaDigest.com. Retrieved January 30, 2010.
- ^ a b Donaldson-Evans, Catherine (February 4, 2010). "Days of Our Lives Matriarch Dies at 95". People. People.com. Retrieved February 5, 2010.
- ^ "The Soap Opera Digest Awards: 1978". SoapOperaDigest.com. Retrieved January 30, 2010.
- ^ "The Soap Opera Digest Awards: 1979". SoapOperaDigest.com. Retrieved January 30, 2010.
- ^ "The Soap Opera Digest Awards: 1984". SoapOperaDigest.com. Retrieved January 30, 2010.
- ^ "The Soap Opera Digest Awards: 1985". SoapOperaDigest.com. Retrieved January 30, 2010.
- ^ "Days of our Lives actor biography: Frances Reid". NBC.com. Retrieved January 30, 2010.
- ^ Greenblatt, Leah (February 4, 2010). "Frances Reid, Days of our Lives matriarch, dies at 95". Entertainment Weekly. EW.com. Retrieved February 4, 2010.
- ^ Fonseca, Nicholas (May 28, 2004). "Daytime's Secret Weapon". Entertainment Weekly. EW.com. Retrieved January 21, 2010.
- ^ a b Fonseca, Nicholas (May 28, 2004). "Daytime's Secret Weapon". Entertainment Weekly. EW.com. Retrieved January 21, 2010.
- ^ name="Soaps.com 2007-12-26"/