Liz Chandler

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Liz Chandler
Days of Our Lives character
Portrayed by Gloria Loring
Duration1980–1986
First appearanceApril 25, 1980
Last appearanceOctober 22, 1986
Classification Former; regular (returning)
Created byNina Laemmle
Introduced by Betty Corday and Al Rabin
In-universe information
Other namesLiz Courtney
Liz DiMera
Liz Craig
Liz Curtis
Occupation Lounge singer
FatherKellam Chandler
Half-brothersTod Chandler
Spouse
DaughtersNoelle Curtis

Liz Chandler is a fictional character on the soap opera Days of Our Lives , played by actress Gloria Loring from 1980 to 1986. In April 2024, Deidre Hall announced Loring would reprise the role. [1]

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Liz came to Salem in 1980. She is the daughter of Kellam Chandler, the former governor of the state in which Salem is situated. She is also a singer, and was the headlining cabaret act at Salem's nightclub Doug's Place owned by Doug Williams and Neil Curtis. One of the memorable songs performed by Liz was "Friends and Lovers", which was recorded as a duet by Loring with singer Carl Anderson and became a hit single on the US pop chart. In 1983, she shot Marie Horton, whom she hated because Marie was married to her great love, Neil Curtis. Liz was sent to prison but was later released on parole. In 1986, she left Salem.

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References

  1. Levinsky, Mara (April 5, 2024). "Gloria Loring Joins the Growing List of DAYS Returnees!". Soap Opera Digest . United States: A360media. ISSN   0164-3584 . Retrieved April 5, 2024.