One character who met a tragic end was Caroline Spencer.

The character, played by actress Linsey Godfrey, is the daughter of Karen Spencer (viaSoap Central).

Eventually, Rick and Caroline grew close and he popped the question.

Linsey Godfrey poses for a photograph.

The pair eventually divorced and later Caroline was hit by a car and forced to be in a wheelchair.

The storyline was written into the show due to areal-life accident suffered by Godfrey, perSoaps in Depth.

In 2016, Caroline had an affair with Thomas Forrester and ended up pregnant.

Linsey Godfrey at an event.

She later gave birth to her son, Douglas.

Caroline and Thomas eventually began dating and raising their son together.

During her time in Salem, Sarah has dealt with heartbreak as she’s had relationship issues.

Linsey Godfrey smiles for a photo in Burbank, CA.

She’s also had mental health issues as a result of being drugged by Kristen and kidnapped.

As you could see, Sarah’s been through the wringer since coming to Salem.

Instead, they opted to kill Caroline off-screen.

After Caroline’s death, Godfrey spoke out about the character.

“I loved my time at ‘Bold!’

Thank you for all your support and love over the years!