REACTION TO FRANCES REID'S PASSING

From Mary Beth Evans (ex-Kayla) -"She was a sassy gal and we ALL loved her. She was a riot and so sharp. She might not have seen you in a while — a year maybe — and she would remember details of your life and ask about them. She was funny, sassy and self deprecating; she made us all laugh. She was such a great example for all of us. Frances loved the DAYS OF OUR LIVES family and was always a professional. I know anyone that was lucky enough to know her, is sad today. She will live on in our memories for sure."

From Melissa Reeves (ex-Jennifer) - "the news of frances reid passing breaks my heart.she was an incredible friend and mentor,not to mention an incredible "gram" with a wicked sense of humor! what an honor and blessing to have known her for so many years.i pray she is in great peace now.what a beautiful woman! i am so glad many of you got to know her through "days of our lives." i love you frances! xoxo,missy."

"I'm honored to have known Ms. Frances Reid," says Farah Fath (Gigi, OLTL; ex-Mimi, DAYS). "She always put a huge grin on my face and being around her was nothing short of a treat. Her favorite thing to say to me was, 'You're not really going to wear your hair like that, are you?' It made me laugh every time and she would crack up, too. I will always remember Frances and cherish the moments I had with her."

"My very first day on DAYS I was exceedingly nervous," recalls Jason Cook (Matt, GH; ex-Shawn, DAYS). "Big studio, big cast, two shows to memorize...a lot going on. As Peter [Reckell, Bo] called it, induction by fire. He proceeded to laugh at me, pat me on the back and then left me with my script. I'm sure he thought he was being comforting (in the following weeks I would learn how cool he was, despite an odd sense of humor I would learn to love), however, at the time, it was anything but.

My first scene on the show was Shawn entering the pub with Grandpa Shawn at the ready, complete with baseball bat, to knock him out. But as we often had to do, we were shooting out of order for production, and so my ACTUAL first scene to shoot was in the hospital with the entire cast. Someone had crashed a yacht into a helicopter or something, of course was in critical condition, and everyone in Salem had converged into the ER to pray. Shawn comes in, goes straight over to Great Gran, and proceeds to talk for half a page, answering to why he's back and wondering where Belle is. Before the scene is over, before her next line, Frances responds to me by saying,

'You're not going to say it like that, are you?'

Nervous, green, first day — this is not the reaction you want to get out of your co-stars. Especially the matriarch, been there since episode 1, when 20 cast members and an even bigger crew are all silent listening. I thought I was going to be fired before my first scene shot.

'Well, I...that's what is written I think...'

'Well change it. It's terrible. Especially the Great Gran part. I didn't think it was possible to age me any more than I am, but GREAT Gran? Believe me, its not so great.'

Frances Reid was the most comical, spunky, full-of-life woman I ever knew. Her repertoire of incredible stories seemed endless, both from DAYS and her travels throughout the world (Frances was incredibly well traveled). I feel blessed for my seven years of working with her. But more so, I'm grateful to have known her wit and warm sense of humor first hand. I'll miss you, Frances. You'll always be Gran to me. Just Gran."

Here are some DAYS former and current cast members reactions via Twitter:

Shawn Christian (@ShawnC4real) - Rest in peace Frances Reid. Condolences to your loved ones. Your stories and your spirit live in the hearts of those you have touched.

Molly Burnett (@mollydollyy) - To the family and friends and loved ones of Francis Reid. My thoughts and prayers are with you

Rachel Melvin (@rachel_melvin) - Rip Frances Reid, she was a wonderful woman. Please say a prayer

Deidre Hall (@DeidreHall) Greg Meng called me this morning to tell me of the loss of our darling Frances Reid. She was loved, revered, and will be remembered.

Alison Sweeney (@Ali_Sweeney) I'm so sad to hear the news about Frances Reid. She was a truly talented actress & and we are all lucky & proud to have known her. RIP

Nadia Bjorlin @RealNadiaB Rest in peace Frances Reid (Alice Horton). She was a great lady whom I feel honored to have known..the heart and soul of Days of our Lives.

Martha Madison @Marth27  I remmber watching "Gran" evrydy while I was growing up.when I finally met her was just in awe.Gr8 lady who will be missed by millions. RIP

We will keep this updated when more things come.

Sources: We Love Soaps, Soap Opera Digest Online