 EJ reunites with Sami but presumably dies after being shot by his disloyal bodyguard hired by rival Clyde Weston.However, Kristen reveals in 2017 that EJ is alive, and Susan and Sami are reunited with him the following year, with Trey Baxter taking over the role.According to former "Days" writer, Kola Boof, she also helped to create the role of EJ Wells and was actually the person who decided to cast Scott in the role.