According to Nine, James Scott was the first actor to play an adult version of EJ DiMera. He first landed the role in 2006, and during his stint on “Days of Our Lives,” EJ was one of the most popular characters of all time. EJ not only formed a super couple with Sami Brady, but was also involved in many dramatic and memorable storylines such as attempting to kill John Black and Philip Kiriakis, kidnapping Stephanie Johnson and Rafe Hernandez, and blackmailing Will Horton (via Soap Central). He even had a torrid affair with Abigail Deveraux (via Soaps in Depth).
Scott opted to leave “Days of Our Lives” in 2014 much to fans’ disappointment. He now works as a meditation teacher and runs a website called The Whisper Within. His character was shot by one of Clyde Weston’s men after his business with the drug lord turned sour. He died in the arms of his beloved Sami. However, that wasn’t the end of EJ’s story.
