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Why Sami Brady Was Missing from John Black’s Funeral on Days of Our Lives
Today, we’re diving into a topic that’s stirred up plenty of buzz in the soap community: the noticeable absence of Sami Brady at John Black’s emotional funeral.
With nearly every resident of Salem gathered to honor one of the town’s most beloved figures, Sami’s no-show left viewers both puzzled and concerned. Was it a plot twist, or something else entirely?
In an exclusive behind-the-scenes revelation, actress Alison Sweeney, who has portrayed Sami Brady for decades, opened up about the real reason she wasn’t there for the initial filming of the funeral scenes.
It turns out her absence wasn’t rooted in drama—at least not the kind you see on-screen—but rather in scheduling conflicts. “I came back a little later because I couldn’t be there to shoot those scenes,” Sweeney shared with heartfelt honesty.
“They arranged for me to shoot it a week or two later. I did come in and shoot scenes with John, but my timing was a little off.”
Though unintended, her absence created a deeper emotional resonance. For fans, Sami not standing beside Marlena and Belle in that moment of grief only added to the sense of loss and realism. It reflected something many people experience in real life: sometimes, we miss the big moments, and our grieving unfolds differently.
Sweeney admitted the experience was personally difficult. “It was hard to be away from the cast during such heartbreaking scenes,” she said. “And knowing those scenes wouldn’t air for another six months made it even harder—we had to relive those emotions all over again.”
Despite the timing setback, the writers turned this challenge into a storytelling opportunity. Sami’s delayed return allows for a more personal and nuanced exploration of grief. “
Grief doesn’t always happen on the day of the funeral,” Sweeney observed. “Sometimes, it’s ongoing. Coming back and sharing those moments with Marlena later lets us tell that story.”
For longtime fans, this means we’ll get to witness emotional mother-daughter scenes between Sami and Marlena, played by the incredible Deidre Hall.
Their bond, tested through decades of drama, now deepens as they process the loss of John Black—a man who, despite a rocky start, became a second father to Sami.
John Black, portrayed by the beloved Drake Hogestyn for over 30 years, was more than just a character. His death marked the end of an era, and his legacy lives on through the impact he had on both characters and viewers alike.
As Sami finally returns to Salem, questions remain: Will her return uncover hidden truths about John’s death? Or will it offer quiet, intimate closure? Sweeney hints at more to come with a twinkle in her eye: “Let’s wait and see what big secret Sami’s return brings about John.”
