Suzanne Rogers Steps Back from Acting to Pursue Childhood Dream
Veteran actress Suzanne Rogers, best known for her role as Maggie Horton on Days of Our Lives, has announced her decision to step back from acting to focus on a passion she has cherished since childhood: dance. Rogers, who began studying dance at the age of two, was inspired by a local girl who aspired to be a Rockette, leading Rogers to set her sights on the prestigious dance troupe. At 16, she wrote to the Rockettes, receiving guidance on how to pursue her dream. She eventually joined the Radio City Rockettes and performed in Broadway musicals like Coco, Hallelujah Boy, and Follies .
Rogers’ acting career began in 1973 when she moved to California and landed the role of Maggie Horton on Days of Our Lives. She portrayed Maggie for over five decades, becoming the longest-serving actor on the show. In 1984, Rogers took a brief hiatus from the soap opera due to a diagnosis of myasthenia gravis, a rare neuromuscular disease. She returned to the show after a year, and her character was written to reflect her real-life condition, raising awareness about the disease .
Now, at the age of 81, Rogers has decided to retire from acting to dedicate herself to dance and other personal pursuits. She has expressed a desire to write about her experiences, including her time working with Katharine Hepburn in the musical Coco . Fans and colleagues have praised her for her dedication to her craft and
