"Days of Our Lives" is preparing to say goodbye to one of its longest-serving stars.
The soap opera will pay tribute to John Aniston, who starred on the series for more than 30 years, during his final episode next month. The Los Angeles Times confirmed Thursday that the "Days of Our Lives" sendoff will air Dec. 26 on Peacock.
Aniston made his "Days of Our Lives" debut in 1970, briefly playing Dr. Eric Richards, but became best known as crime lord Victor Kiriakis, whom he began portraying on the show in 1985. After more than 2,700 episodes, the series is readying its farewell to Aniston, but how Victor's story will progress isn't set in stone.
