Days of Our Lives SAD NEWS: Goodbye, Ava – A Devastating End No One Saw Coming!

Ava Vitali’s Explosive Exit Tied to EJ DiMera Shooting Mystery

Emmy winner Tamara Braun has confirmed her departure from Days of Our Lives, ending her latest run as the complex Ava Vitali.

In an emotional Instagram post, Braun revealed her exit is no April Fool’s joke – Ava’s final episode airs April 3rd, coinciding with EJ DiMera’s shocking shooting.

This suspicious timing suggests Ava’s departure may be anything but routine.

Behind the scenes, Braun actually wrapped filming last July due to the show’s advanced production schedule. Her heartfelt farewell praised the cast as “a kind, caring group,” contrasting with Ava’s typically tumultuous Salem existence.

The character has always been a fascinating contradiction – villain, victim, mother and survivor – making her exit all the more significant.

Preview clips show Ava disposing of a gun, potentially the same weapon Melinda Trask gave her.

Given Trask’s calculating nature, this raises critical questions: Was Ava armed, used, or framed? The fact she vanishes just as EJ is shot transforms her farewell into a full-blown whodunit.

While Ava tops the suspect list, Salem offers no shortage of EJ enemies – from Gabi to Paulina. The shooting could be a crime of passion, calculated takedown, or part of a larger conspiracy.

Braun’s phrasing that this is Ava’s exit “for now” suggests this may be a temporary departure rather than a final farewell.

As Salem launches its investigation, expect alliances to fracture and secrets to surface. Ava’s strategic disappearance hints she may be both suspect and pawn in a dangerous game.

One thing’s certain – in Salem, no exit is ever truly final, especially when it involves a smoking gun and unfinished business.

Who do you think shot EJ? Was Ava framed or acting on someone’s orders? Sound off in the comments!