Hogan said she chose to retire because she's been working for 40 years and her husband retired eight years ago.

Actor Francisco San Martin, who appeared in "Days of Our Lives," was found dead in his home from an apparent suicide.

San Martin died by suicide at his home on Thursday, Jan. 16, the Los Angeles County Coroner's Office confirmed.

"I can think of no better way of ending a career of public service than serving the Democratic Party and championing the values we hold dear," Hogan wrote.

The soap star played Dario Hernandez and Javier Rodriguez on the long-running NBC show. One of his former co-stars shared a tribute via social media.

The late star originated the role of Dario Hernandez on "DOOL" and also appeared on "The Bold and the Beautiful."

Soap star Francisco San Martin, who had roles in NBC’s Days of Our Lives and CBS’ The Bold and the Beautiful, was found dead in his Los Angeles home on Thursday, January 16. He was 39.