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English: American actor Joseph Mascolo, best known as Stefano DiMera of "Days Of Our Lives" on the red carpet at the 62nd Annual Mother Goose Parade in San Diego County. CreativeCommons/Popular Press Media Group

The upcoming “Days Of Our Lives” episode features an unconventional tribute to Stefano (Joseph Mascolo) following his demise. Instead of mourning, Hope (Kristian Alfonso) and other Salemites are rejoicing in his death.

Other “Days Of Our Lives” cast members who will appear on the Mar.2 instalment include Caroline (Peggy McCay), Roman (Josh Taylor), Marlena (Deidre Hall), John (Drake Hogestyn), Victor (John Aniston) and Kate (Lauren Koslow).

Spoiler alert! This update contains more "Days of Our Lives" spoilers. Read on at your own risk if you have not watched the latest episode.

"Days Of Our Lives" soap opera spoilers

TV Guide reports that on Wednesday’s episode of “DOOL,” Hope joins other Salem residents at the pub not to grieve, but to celebrate Stefano DiMera’s downfall. She, along with Caroline, Roman, Marlena, John, Victor and Kate recall how their lives were affected by Stefano. They also discuss about how they all lived to tell the tale.

The “Days Of Our Lives" website posted sneak peek photos of the cast for the Mar.2 episode. Click here and here to see photos of some “DOOL” favorite characters, as they take a look back at how Stefano made their lives a living hell, and how they all survived his schemes.

"Days Of Our Lives" soap recap

After quite some time, Stefano’s character appeared in the previous episode, but only as an apparition to Chad. Stefano told his son, “I'm here. Take your shots. I will listen.” Chad engaged in a heartfelt talk with Stefano about their family. At one point, Chad began to cry, saying that he always wanted Stefano to be proud of him. Stefano advised him to be the man he wants to be. At the end of Chad’s vision, he and his father hugged for one last time. When he woke up, Chad told Abigail about his dream, and said that he now feels free.

Find out what happens next on “Days Of Our Lives,” which airs weekdays in Australia on 12:45 p.m. on Foxtel’s Arena channel. In the US, “DOOL” airs at 1 p.m. on NBC and 8 p.m. on POP.