Beloved ‘Days of our Lives’ Star Marks Family Milestone as Gut-Wrenching Story Hits Close to Home

Bryan Dattilo, who has been bringing Lucas Horton to life on Days of our Lives on and off since 1993, is celebrating a momentous moment in his wife’s life and took to Instagram to mark the occasion. His post was both heartwarming and uplifting as he heaped praise on the woman who stands by his side and on the DAYS writers for the latest story they are depicting.

Gratitude From Bryan Dattilo

In July of 2021, Dattilo revealed on Instagram that his wife, Elizabeth, had rung the cancer bell symbolizing her final cancer treatment. In the post, Dattilo wrote, “Go ahead, honey. Ring that bell. You deserve it! U finished your breast cancer treatment! So proud.”

Now, Dattilo has posted an uplifting update, celebrating that his wife is now cancer-free. Dattilo and Elizabeth have been married since 2011 and share 12-year-old daughter, Delila.

“Five years ago today, my beautiful, brave and brilliant wife rang the bell, finishing her last treatment,” Dattilo wrote. “As of today she can officially be considered cancer free. I feel proud and lucky every day. Also shout out to the Days writers and actors who are doing a wonderful job depicting a breast cancer story in a very real way.”

What Dattilo is referring to is the very real and gritty story the 60-year-old soap is now telling with Chanel’s (Raven Bowens) breast cancer diagnosis. The character learned she had cancer while in her third trimester of pregnancy and is navigating her limited treatment options until she gives birth. Along with the emotional punch of having cancer while pregnant, DAYS is illustrating the diagnosis and treatment process in a very real way, while also educating the audience.

While Dattilo has been in and out of the Salem scene over the last few years and hasn’t been seen since January, Datillo is still a very real part of the DAYS canvas as Lucas is a Horton, Salem’s core family for the last six decades.