William Foster Hayes III was an American actor and musician. In the spring of 1955, his song “The Ballad of Davy Crockett” peaked at #1 on the Billboard charts.
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On June 27, 2017, while in the audience, Hayes was featured in an impromptu interview on a web special for The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon; in his prime, he was a guest on the Johnny Carson-hosted version.
Hayes graduated from DePauw University with music and English majors and joined Lambda Chi Alpha.
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Hayes holds a master’s degree in music from Northwestern University and a doctorate in education from West Virginia University. Hayes was 98 years old when she died on January 12, 2024.
How long have Bill Hayes and Susan Hayes been married?
Hayes married Susan Seaforth Hayes in 1974. She was not just his wife but also his co-star on “Days of Our Lives.”
He had five children from his previous marriage to Mary Hobbs. His family life was rich and full, marked by love and partnership.
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