Five days after the death of starKristoff St. John,The Young and the Restlessofficially aired a tribute to him.
At the conclusion of Friday’s episode, the soap opera aired a clip of St. John, whodied Sundayat 52, reflecting on his time on the show portraying Neil Winters.
“It feels like such an accomplishment,” St. John says in the clip. “I’ve been a part of something that will, somehow, be in a time capsule up there. ”
A montage featuring his most memorable scenes also played, honoring the late actor for his 18 years on the CBS soap opera.
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In his clip, St. John acknowledged his character’s important legacy.
“I’m one of the brothers onThe Young and the Restless,”he says. “I’m one of the sons. I’m one of the family members. I was there. Yeah, man. Neil Winters was an integral part.”
The tribute concluded with the same message thataired on the Wednesday’s episode, reading, “In Loving Memory of our dear friend Kristoff St. John.”
On Thursday,CBS announced that the showwill tie up his character Neil Winters’ storyline this spring.
“The Young and the Restlesswill forever value the legacy of Kristoff St. John in his portrayal of Neil Winters,” the network said in a statement.
“Beginning in late April,Y&Rwill feature a storyline that pays tribute to both Kristoff and his character,” CBS said.
The two-time Emmy Award-winning actor, who played Neil Winters since 1991, was found dead Sunday in his home in the San Fernando Valley.
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According to the Los Angeles Police Department, a death investigation took place at around 2:05 p.m. for a possible alcohol overdose at the 2300 block of Morea Way. According toTMZ, which first reported the news, the actor’s body was found after one of his friends went to check on him at his home.
The Young and the Restlessairs on CBS at 12:30 p.m ET.
source: people.com
