'Young & the Restless' Bidding Farewell to Kristoff St. John

CNN/Stylemagazine.com Newswire | 4/26/2019, 2:05 p.m.
"The Young & the Restless paid tribute to Kristoff St. John this week in the wake of his death in …
Shemar Moore looks at photo of Kristof St. John

"The Young & the Restless paid tribute to Kristoff St. John this week in the wake of his death in February. St. John, who originated the role of Neil Winters more than 28 years ago, died of heart disease. He was 52. The actor was hailed immediately after his death for his role as a trailblazer in helping to diversify daytime television. "The Young & the Restless" ran a story arc from Tuesday to Friday in which his character dies unexpectedly. Shemar Moore, who portrayed Neil's brother Malcolm Winters, reprises his role to memorialize his longtime friend. Christel Khalil also returns as Lily Winters Ashby, who was believed to be the daughter of Neil Winters by Drucilla Winters, played by Victoria Rowell. According to Deadline, Stan Shaw, a longtime friend of St. John who co-starred with him in "Roots: The Next Generations," is set to play the minister who presides over Neil's funeral. "The Young & the Restless" will air a tribute episode Monday, including clips of St. John and memories from fellow cast members, the publication reported.

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