- Suzanne Rogers was married to actor Sam Groom from 1980 to 1982 and does not have any children.
- In 2025, she was diagnosed with stage 2 colorectal cancer and successfully completed treatment in July.
- She received immense support during her illness from her “Days of Our Lives” co-stars, whom she considers family.
- Rogers has returned to her role as Maggie Horton, a character she has played since 1973.
Suzanne Rogers, the beloved actress who has portrayed Maggie Horton on “Days of Our Lives” for over five decades, is deeply private about her family life off-screen. While she is a matriarch to the Horton family in Salem, her personal family is small and centers on her marriage to actor Sam Groom.
In a deeply personal and courageous recent update, the 82-year-old actress has just shared news of a significant health challenge she faced and overcame this past summer.
Suzanne Rogers Marriage and Immediate Family
Suzanne Rogers was married to actor Sam Groom, known for his work on the television series “The Road West” and the film “The Andromeda Strain.” The couple tied the knot in 1980, but their marriage ended two years later, divorcing in 1982.
The union did not produce any children. Rogers does not have any kids of her own and has largely kept the details of her personal relationships out of the public eye throughout her long career.
A Courageous Health Update and Positive Prognosis
Rogers received her diagnosis after feeling something “wasn’t quite right” and proactively seeking medical tests. She completed her treatment on July 31, 2025, and reported feeling “really good” afterward. She was anxious to return to the set, but not because of her illness—rather, she was focused on doing her best work as she always does.
‘Days of Our Lives’ star Suzanne Rogers reveals cancer diagnosis https://t.co/eZ72GIamfr pic.twitter.com/VXffTulQYZ
— New York Post (@nypost) October 30, 2025
The show’s producers fully supported her, assuring her that her role as Maggie Horton was waiting for her and that her health was the top priority. Her character is so integral that the show confirmed, “Maggie and Suzanne are integral to the show’s history, present storylines, and now, on the heels of our pick-up, the future! Neither are going anywhere.”
A Supportive On-Screen Family
While she doesn’t have a large immediate family off-screen, Rogers found tremendous support during a recent health crisis from her on-screen “Days of Our Lives” family. In October 2025, she revealed she was diagnosed with stage 2 colorectal cancer and underwent six weeks of radiation and chemotherapy over the summer.
During this challenging time, she leaned heavily on her co-stars. She particularly highlighted Linsey Godfrey, who plays her on-screen daughter Sarah Horton, and Paul Telfer. “I had to have an infusion, and it takes about an hour and a half, so Linsey sat there with me and held my hand while I was having it,” Rogers shared. Other cast members like Mary Beth Evans, Stephen Nichols, Greg Rikaart, and AnnaLynne McCord also reached out with well-wishes, showing how the cast bonds like a real family.
Also Read: Meet Candace Owens’ Family: Here’s What To Know About Her Parents And Siblings
Last Updated on October 31, 2025 by 247 News Around The World
