💔 5. Paul Walker (guest star, early Y&R role)

Before Fast & Furious fame, Paul Walker appeared briefly on Y&R. His 2013 car crash remains one of Hollywood’s most tragic moments.

🕯️ 6. Donnelly Rhodes (Phillip Chancellor II)

 

 

Rhodes’ passing in 2018 reopened wounds from decades of Y&R nostalgia. The actor’s battle with cancer ended peacefully, but his legacy as Phillip remains immortal.

😢 7. Sasha Calle’s co-star, Marguerite Ray (Mamie Johnson)

The groundbreaking actress who played Mamie passed in 2020 at 89. Her role as one of the first prominent Black characters on daytime TV paved the way for others.

⚡ 8. Beau Kazer (Brock Reynolds)

In 2014, Kazer’s sudden death stunned fans. Known for his poetic voice and gentle nature, his loss was deeply felt across the soap community.

💔 9. Michael Tylo (Blade Bladeson/Rick Bladeson)

Tylo’s mysterious death in 2021 shocked soap fans worldwide. His iconic dual role remains one of the wildest chapters in Y&R history.

😢 10. Quinn Redeker (Rex Sterling)

The charming and mysterious Rex won hearts in the late ’80s. Redeker’s 2022 passing at 86 marked the loss of another true soap gentleman.

💥 11. Jennifer Leak (Gwen Sherman)

Known for her fiery performances, Leak’s death after a long illness reminded fans how much passion she brought to daytime TV.

🕯️ 12. Elizabeth Sung (Luan Volien Abbott)

The actress behind Luan, Jack Abbott’s tragic love, died in 2018. Her sudden passing at 63 shocked fans who loved her elegance and quiet strength.

💔 13. Cory Monteith (Y&R cameo, later Glee star)

While best known for Glee, Cory briefly appeared in Y&R. His 2013 overdose remains a haunting reminder of fame’s dark side.

⚡ 14. Roscoe Born (Tom Fisher)

Known for his chilling portrayal of Tom Fisher, Born’s 2020 passing was ruled a suicide. His death opened a wider conversation about mental health in Hollywood.

😭 15. Michael Nader (Dimitri Marick – crossover star)

Though more famous for All My Children, Nader appeared in Y&R storylines. His 2021 death after cancer saddened both soap universes.