Greg Vaughan’s return to Days of Our Lives comes with bittersweet emotions. Though his presence honors a beloved character’s exit, the actor admits this wasn’t how he imagined coming back. The Days of Our Lives update reveals the real reason Vaughan isn’t celebrating this moment.
Days of Our Lives: A Tribute Wrapped in Grief
Greg Vaughan returns as Eric Brady during the emotional farewell to John Black. While fans may feel nostalgic, the actor himself isn’t feeling festive. Vaughan openly shares his sadness, saying he wishes the return was for a happier occasion.
The scenes were filmed under heavy hearts, with cast members grappling with real grief. Vaughan reflected on his close bond with the late Drake Hogestyn, calling him more than a co-star. He revealed that filming those episodes stirred memories that made each scene even harder to shoot.
Vaughan and Hogestyn’s friendship ran deep, both on and off camera. Vaughan described Drake as a quiet leader who offered guidance and compassion every step of the way. Their conversations went beyond scripts, touching on life, fatherhood, and everything in between.
Josh Taylor and Hogestyn were like father figures to Vaughan. He recalled the emotional support Drake gave him, especially when it came to asking about Vaughan’s sons. For Greg, this goodbye wasn’t just a scene—it was personal.
While his return to Salem was short, Vaughan has been busy in other ways. Now back home in Texas, he’s been raising his sons in a slower, more meaningful setting. Watching his oldest son Jathan graduate high school was a proud, emotional moment for him
Vaughan also found love again with Shanna Moakler. The couple kept their romance private until recently. He calls her an incredible woman and says their bond is built on mutual support, admiration, and peace—something he deeply values after years under Hollywood’s spotlight.
Though this was just a short visit, Greg hasn’t closed the door on a future return. The Days of Our Lives update reveals he’d consider coming back—if the storyline is right. That’s it for now on Greg Vaughan’s bittersweet homecoming. For more soap updates, heartbreaks, and surprises, stay tuned with Soap Opera Daily.
