sentences:  Though Alan dies on-screen in February 2007, Damon continued appearing as Alan's ghost until December 23, 2008.Damon once again returned to the role for a dream sequence episode on August 29, 2011.In October 2012, TV Guide's Nelson Branco revealed that Damon had started taping scenes once again and "Soap Opera Digest" later verified that Damon would bring Alan's ghost back to the canvas in November.