by Amy Plouf
I am so deeply saddened to tell you of the passing of our beloved Frances Reid, a soap opera icon. Reid has played the role of Alice Horton since the show aired in 1965. I just received news from fellow DOOL Blogger,http://daysfanatic.wordpress.com/, that Frances passed yesterday afternoon, February 3rd, 2010. She was 96.
We feel for her family and we will remember her always in our hearts.
1 | Paula
This is a big loss to the soap world for both the actors and fans. And as you said she really was an icon in this genre.
2 | audrey sprayberry
i have watch days since day one. nov. 1965.. i loved her then and still love her now.i sadded to hear of her passing but like my husband she is in a better place.. i miss you on days ALICE.
4 | Ashley
RIP Frances. You will be missed. You were a wonderful actrerss and an amazing addition to DOOL.
5 | Barb
My Deepest sympathy.I have watched you on DOOL from the start. You will be deeply, deeply missed. GOD bless you Frances.
6 | Melissa Alderman
So sad, missed seeing her for so long and will have to look for the memories shown of her. Thanks for letting us know.
7 | laura
Wow – I was remembering yesterday as the “Day the music died” (Holly, Valens & the Big Bopper) and here another icon died as well.
8 | Tammy
What a tragic loss; Francis Reid will be greatly missed. Even though she hasn’t been “ON” the show in quite some time, her presence was felt by all. RIP Francis.
9 | haley
So sad, She will always be in our hearts. Prays go out to her family and all that loved her.
10 | Toni
OOHHH Man!!!!! That choked me up so bad reading that.. feel like I lost an Aunt!!!!!!!! I loved her on Days!!! I hope they do a whole SHOW about her!!! DEDICATE a whole show to her.. not like they did for Mickey.. but go all out!!!
11 | Holly
Oh my, I am deeply saddened. I have watched since the first episode. She was like a part of my own family. I feel like I have lost my own mother again. May God bless all of us who feel this same way.
12 | Bobbi
I’ve watched this show for more than 40 years and really loved our sweet Alice. She was the backbone of the show after her beloved Tom died and she filled the role beautifully. God bless you, Frances. Thank you for all the years of entertainment and the memories.
13 | stitchlady
Very sad news. I’ve missed her in the last few years. I hope Days pays tribute to her in an appropriate way.
14 | Melissa Alderman
Such a great tribute to Alice (Frances) tears all the way thru
16 | Daryl Pearce
What a loss. She was an inspiration to all of us. She had a good long life and will be missed. Wonderful tribute. Rest in Peace.
17 | Barbara
She will live on in our hearts as our DOOL Grandmother and will be missed by one and all.
18 | Mina Bagwell
I have watched DOOL since the first day it came on. Alice made the program and brought to life the role of “mother”. She will be missed deeply and her role will be missed. Thank you Frances Reid for years of enjoyment in the soap opera world.
19 | Sue
Yes, sad news, but we had her for so long. She was making appearances on Days well into her 90’s which is amazing.
In a 2003 Legends of Television interview she was asked how would she like to be remembered. She said modestly she did not think she would be remembered. I think she underestimated Days fans. We would remember.
You were memorable, Frances Reid. Thank you.
20 | Becky
Ive grown up with Days….Alice was like everyones Grandma.I thought she was so cool when she rode on the back of Bo’s motorcycle.I feel bad for the cast.Most of them have grown up with her.She will be missed!
21 | Maggie Casanova
I am a 3rd generation Days fan,beautiful tribute!Alot of good memories of my mom and I watching Days together:0) Alice will be missed.
22 | Jessica
Yesterday was a sad day, lots of loss. my bestie’s lil boy passed and is in Heaven keeping Mrs. Reid company. 
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23 | Mike
That is sad. And somewhat ironic, given the recent story line in which Mickey Horton’s character was killed off. Her family is in our prayers.
24 | Treece
RIP Frances!! We will forever remember the story you have helped create and we will SUPPORT it and LOVE it no matter what happens!! God Bless you and yours!!
25 | Arlene Day
So sorry to hear this sad news. I feel like a member of my family had left us. I have watched this show since it started.
God Bless.
27 | Kamala
Oh, I am so sad to hear of this. I have watched DOOL forever and it seems like she has always been there as well. I always wished I had had a grandmother like Alice…always there for you with advice and homemade doughnuts. You gotta love her! RIP Frances Reid! My sympathy to her family, friends, cast members and fans.
28 | Libby
February 4th, 2010 at 10:07 am
The character of Alice Horton felt like a member of the family. My thoughts and prayers are with Frances Reid’s family, friends and the millions of fans she has entertained over her wonderful career.
29 | Maureen
February 4th, 2010 at 10:11 am
I’m saddened to hear this. I have watched DOOL since I was a mere child. Francis/Alice was always a constant and vital part of DOOL and her presence has been missed. I will pray for peace for her family and friends and all of the DOOL fans.
30 | Cheryl Deal
February 4th, 2010 at 10:37 am
This is sad news. I can remember sitting on the living room floor when I was 3 years old in 1965 and watching Days of Our Lives with my mom! I’ve been watching it ever since. Francis Reid was the matriarch of Days. She’s been missed on the show for awhile and now may she RIP!
31 | Barbara Kwiatkowski
February 4th, 2010 at 10:49 am
We have a new angel in Heaven, her name is Francis Reid! May all the wonderful memories of her, keep us smiling. I am sorry for her family to have loss such a lovely lady. I watched DOOL is it began!
32 | Jenn Jensen
February 4th, 2010 at 11:13 am
I have so missed her on the show. It does help that Maggie is still on, but Alice was the glue that held the show together.
33 | Deb
February 4th, 2010 at 11:25 am
So sad to hear of the loss of our great Alice today. I have watched Days since I was like 8 yrs old, so this is like losing another one of my Grandmother’s. I have missed seeing her so much..had hoped to just get a glimpse of her at Christmas since I was missing my Grandma’s.
Days has lost another great one! Love you Alice/Frances ..may you RIP!
34 | Lori
So very sad to hear of the loss of Frances (Alice) to most of us. My grandmother watched Days ever since it came on so I guess you could say I have watched also. I was wondering why she was not on at the special Christmas Tree Ornament hanging, and why she was not at Micky’s memorial service. Frances you will be missed dearly and I hope that you Rest In Peace. Please know that you were loved by all!
35 | Susan
Thank you Frances for everything you gave to DOOL! I am saddened by her loss as are all true fans. I hope they do her justice someday in the future with a touching, proper tribute as she deserves. She will live on in all our memories and DOOL was better for having her serve as the Horton matriarch! She’s with her Tom now!
36 | Josie
I wonder how it’s going to be brought up on the show. They just had Mickey die. Frances will be missed. IS Julie the only one left from season 1?
37 | Donna Carr
This is indeed a sad loss for everyone who has watched Days. I myself have watched almost 43 years and she will be missed immensely. My sympathies go out to her family at this time. She is most assuredly in heaven now.
38 | cindy
I can’t look at donuts without thinking of Mrs. H 
She has been, and will always be greatly missed. RIP Frances – you were one classy lady!
39 | Lana
February 4th, 2010 at 11:38 pm
We are profoundly saddened at the death of Frances/Alice. Her granddaughter, Julie, should become the matriarch of the family now.
RIP Frances.
40 | Lynn
It will never be the same. She was the core and presence of the entire soap for so long. It has been very different without her presence and matronly advice to all. She always there to lend support and guidance to all Salem’ites. She will be sadly missed. I knew she couldn’t live forever, but it’s really sad that she’s gone.
41 | Barbara Kwiatkowski
February 5th, 2010 at 12:20 pm
How can I find out who is singing the song Always, in the video for Alice. My husband and I have been married 45th. years and Always has been our song since we been married. Thanks you!
42 | Katie
Rest In Peace, Frances Reid. You will surely be missed, 
And as far as DAYS goes in the handling, they most definitely need to dedicate AT LEAST a week to Alice’s death. AT LEAST! And they need to bring back the older vets. Jack and Jen & their kids, Marlena and John, Belle and Shawn D, etc.
Shawn and Belle are two that DEFINITELY need to come back. I would simply not believe in a million years they wouldn’t make it back. Perhaps they could get original Belle and Shawn for a couple eppi’s. I know they’re both on other soaps at the moment, but I would think they would allow the two of them to help pay tribute to one of the most remarkable women in Daytime HISTORY.
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