Tragedy Strikes: A Devastating Loss at Just 19

In May 2023, Camila Banus shocked Days of Our Lives fans by announcing her departure from the soap after an impressive 13-year run. While many speculated about her reasons for leaving, Banus herself has now revealed a deeply personal and heartbreaking motivation behind her decision.

At just 19 years old, as she was embarking on her career in Salem, Banus was hit with a tragedy that would change her life forever.

Her father tragically died by suicide, and she was left to navigate the overwhelming grief while simultaneously starting a new chapter in her professional life. “I was in the parking lot of a dollar store with my mom, who was on the phone, when she started screaming,” Banus recalled. Her world was shattered in that moment. But remarkably, the young actress returned to work just days later, burying her emotions beneath the pressure of her career.