Actor Joe Penny arrived on the Days of Our Lives scene a few weeks ago, portraying the character of Martino Vitali.

Now, we've received word that Penny's run on the show is about to end. And here's how:

Believing Martino was behind Ava’s drug induced actions - and therefore responsible for his father's death, - Bo quickly tracked the mobster down, clocked him one and threatened to kill him. Well...

Evidently, Brady makes good on his threat: he kills Martino on the May 15 episode.