"Steve Burton Leaves 'Days of Our Lives' Post-Divorce Turmoil"
Steve Burton has announced his departure from "Days of Our Lives" after shooting his final scenes, marking the end of his current stint on the show. Burton, who originally joined the show in 1988, has had a successful career in soap operas, including "General Hospital" and "The Young and the Restless," winning several Daytime Emmy Awards. His exit from "General Hospital" in 2021 was due to his refusal to comply with the show's COVID-19 vaccine mandate. Additionally, Burton has been in the news for his personal life, having recently finalized a messy divorce from his wife, Sheree Burton, after she became pregnant by another man. The couple has agreed to split custody of their three children without spousal or child support obligations.