Laura Spencer Horton
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Jaime Lyn Bauer as Laura Horton in 1998
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| First appearance | June 30, 1966 | ||||||||
| Last appearance | December 1, 2016 | ||||||||
| Created by | Peggy Phillips | ||||||||
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| Classification | Former, recurring | ||||||||
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| Other names | Monica (at the Meadows) |
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| Occupation | Psychiatrist | ||||||||
| Residence | Presumably Africa | ||||||||
 Susan Flannery as Laura Horton from 1966-1975, pictured with father in law Tom
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| Parents | James Spencer Carrie Spencer |
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Mickey Horton (1967–74) Bill Horton (1975–93) |
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Mike Horton Jennifer Horton |
| Grandchildren |
Jeremy Horton Abigail Deveraux JJ Deveraux |
Laura Horton is a fictional character from the NBC soap opera, Days of Our Lives, a long-running serial drama about working class life in the fictional, United States town of Salem. Created by writer Peggy Phillips, the role was originated by actress Floy Dean on June 30, 1966 till October 21, 1966.Susan Flannery stepped into the role from November 22, 1966 to May 27, 1975.Susan Oliver briefly stepped into the role from October 10, 1975, to June 9, 1976, followed by Rosemary Forsyth from August 24, 1976, to March 25, 1980. Jaime Lyn Bauer assumed the role on November 12, 1993, and remained until July 7, 1999. Laura briefly returned to Salem in 2003 for her daughter, Jennifer Horton's, wedding to Jack Deveraux.
Laura's storylines focus on family troubles. She is a member of the series' Horton family. Laura's marriage to Mickey Horton was a big part of the characters' history. She was also married to another Horton, Bill. Laura went through a period where she appeared to be going insane, but was being brainwashed by Vivian Alamain. Bauer's last episode aired on July 7, 1999, but she returned on May 26 to 27, 2003, and again from June 15 to 28, 2010, and April 10 and 11, 2013.
In March 2016, it was revealed that Bauer would be returning to the show for at least three episodes airing in September. Bauer returned on September 2.
Laura Spencer arrives in Salem as a young psychiatric intern at the Salem University Hospital. She immediately catches the eye of Bill Horton, and the two become engaged. Bill calls off the wedding when he learns he can't be a surgeon, due to tuberculosis in his hand. Laura briefly dates Marie Horton's ex fiance, Tony Merrit, however nothing serious develops between the two. Laura is in love with both Bill and Tony. Tony, however, recovers his relationship with Marie and, to cope, Laura dives deep into her work.
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