Is it true Stephano Dimera died in real life? If so, when? Thanks all.?

‘Days of Our Lives,’ Star Joseph Mascolo Passes Away

Joseph Mascolo, who played bad guy Stefano DiMera on NBC's daytime serial "Days of Our Lives," has died. He was 87.

Mascolo, who had Alzheimer's disease for a number of years, died Wednesday, according to a statement released by NBC on behalf of his wife, Patricia Schultz-Mascolo.

Although he was best known for his role as crime boss and mogul DiMera, Mascolo was a classically trained musician and appeared on Broadway in plays including "Dinner at Eight" and "That Championship Season."

His wide-ranging TV credits included the prime-time series "Kojak," ''Hill Street Blues" and "It's Garry Shandling's Show." He began on "Days of Our Lives" in 1982 and, despite taking breaks from the show, spent a total of more than two decades with it.

Mascolo also appeared in the daytime serials "The Bold and the Beautiful," ''General Hospital" and "Santa Barbara."

A native of West Hartford, Connecticut, he began studying music as a youngster and attended the University of Miami before deciding to pursue acting.

To support himself while he studied with famed acting coach Stella Adler in New York, Mascolo played clarinet with the Metropolitan Opera, according to his family.

During his long career, he appeared on stage in London and Los Angeles and was active in regional theater, including in New York and Connecticut.

On the big screen, he had parts in films including "Sharky's Machine," ''Jaws 2" and "Yes, Giorgio" — the latter giving him the chance to sing with Luciano Pavarotti.

He is survived by his wife, son, stepdaughter, sister and five grandchildren.

Died
December 8, 2016 (aged 87)
Los Angeles, California, U.S

Sadly yes Dec. 8th of this year...He was 87 years old..and a good actor but he sadly died.. of Alzheimer's disease. Joseph Mascolo who played Stefano died.

The actor played him died back on Dec. 8th.

No. Joseph Mascolo, the actor who played Stefano Dimera, died December 8th.

yes we did joe died last month. it was very sad hard to accept i know.