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Joseph played uber-villain Stefano DiMera in TV soap Days of our Lives and has become one of the most iconic characters on the small screen.
The actor suffered from Alzheimers for years, his wife, Patricia Schultz-Mascolo, told NBC News.
"Joseph was a big 'ol bear with a puppy dog heart," she said. "I’m so blessed to have had these many years with him. I will miss him every day."
The actor, who has a son, Peter, and stepdaughter, Laura, first appeared in Days of our Lives in 1982 and had roles in several movies over the years. Tributes have poured in far and wide.
#DAYS actor, Joseph Mascolo, has passed away at the age of 87. Our hearts are with his family. https://t.co/hLGdy3DRn1 pic.twitter.com/8SdZEQ0xvk — Days of our Lives (@nbcdays) December 9, 2016
The end of a 30 yr feud... Stefano and his "pawn" John Black! @DrakeHogestyn #JosephMascolo #days pic.twitter.com/djbcYjoCbM — Kristy (@kristy_grenier) December 10, 2016He shared many special onscreen moments with Peter Reckell (who plays Bo in Days) and Kristin Alfonso (who plays Hope).
In memory of Joseph Mascolo. His last scene with @KJAlfonso & @peterreckell on June 8 2016. RIP Joe. We will miss you. The Phoenix rests. :( pic.twitter.com/CkuCdXoe4s — Angie? (@marino_angie) December 9, 2016
Stefano was also a deep thorn in the side of John (Drake Hogestyn) and Marlena (Deidre Hall).
