‘The Young And The Restless’ Star Jerry Douglas Dies Aged 88

The Young and The Restless actor Jerry Douglas has passed away at the age of 88.

Douglas played John Abbott for over 25 years, featuring in over 900 episodes before the character was killed off in 2006. He later enjoyed guest appearances in shows such as Cold Case and Arrested Development.

According to Variety, Douglas‘ died following a brief illness in Los Angeles on November 9. He leaves behind his wife of 36 years, Kim Douglas, and his three children.

Paying tribute on Twitter, The Young and Restless said that Douglas would be greatly missed.

“Please join us in sending our condolences to the family of Jerry Douglas,” reads the post.

Please join us in sending our condolences to the family of Jerry Douglas, known for his long-running role as the iconic John Abbott on the The Young and the Restless. He will be greatly missed by the Y&R family. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/7Kihvgqiel

— Young and Restless (@YandR_CBS) November 11, 2021

His co-star and on-screen wife, Jess Walton, also offered her condolences: “Rest in peace my dear TV husband Jerry Douglas.”

Rest in peace my dear TV husband Jerry Douglas. Thank you for the laughter all those years. Much much love to you and your beautiful family Kim and Hunter and everyone pic.twitter.com/cS478kBr5F

— Jess Walton (@JessWaltonYR) November 11, 2021

Kate Linder, who plays Esther Valentine on Young and Restless, called working with Douglas a “pleasure”.

I had the pleasure of working with #JerryDouglas for #manyyears @YRInsider #yr my heart and thoughts are with Kym and the entire Douglas family. #rip #youwillbesorelymissed pic.twitter.com/wCHlWroevg

— KATE LINDER (@KATELINDER) November 11, 2021

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Rest in Peace, Jerry.

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