The Young and the Restless

The Winters’ Family Tear-Jerking Tribute To Kristoff St. John

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The Young and the Restless fans have been devastated of late at the way the Winters clan have become a diminished part of the Genoa City scene, but with the death of Kristoff St. John, it’s apparent how close this family remains — both on screen and off.

St. John’s Neil was the patriarch of this family, as the first Winters to move to GC as a young man and eventually start a family that just kept growing.

From multiple wives and children to a son-in-law, and of course, his on-screen brother, the Winters remained a core family for decades.

When news of St. John’s sudden and tragic passing broke yesterday, the entire soap world was stunned, but the outpouring of genuine anguish and grief from the actors who formed an on-screen and off-screen family with St. John was especially heartbreaking.

Victoria Rowell who played Neil’s wife, Drucilla, said that St. John never stopped fighting to get her back on the soap.

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Christel Khalil, who spent 17 years as Neil’s daughter, Lily, spoke of St. John like he was a second father.

Daniel Goddard, who as Lily’s husband was Neil’s much-aligned son-in-law, showed us the playful side of an actor who was full of life, despite the tragedies of life haunting him.

And finally, Shemar Moore, who spent two decades as Neil’s brother, Malcolm, showed us his real and raw grief in a myriad of ways.

See what they have to say in the heartbreaking posts below.

 

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I’ve been thinking for awhile what to say. How to express my love and gratitude for Kristoff in my life. I don’t know if I can ever fully express how my heart feels. I’m so heartbroken. I’m mad, sad, confused…but I understand. I’m thankful you’re not in pain anymore, such a deep pain that no one could understand. No parent should have to bury their child, I’m sorry you had to. I’m sorry you’ve been hurting so much… You were one of a kind. I’ll never forget you were the first person who took me under your wing when I joined Y&R. You were the one who when I had my screen test, you helped me, made me feel connected and comfortable. I know part of the reason why I even got a role that changed my life forever is because of you. Your goofiness, openness, and genuine love and care you showed for other people was never overlooked. You treated me like your real daughter over the past 17 years. Between our deep conversations about religion to your goofy dad jokes, you’ve always had a special place in my heart. A place where a father should have been…I’m grateful I got to know you and share some of my most important moments of life with you. You will never be forgotten. I love you. I love you…💔

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Kristoff you were a beautiful sweet sensitive soul full of love, compassion and kindness… but more than that you were my brother. I will never forget you and will never be the same now that you are gone… we spent our time together filled with ridiculousness, pranks and practical jokes because there were few things that we liked more than to make each other laugh. You remember this one? You had been putting vaseline on my dressing room door handle and toilet seat for days on end, and… I finally got you back by filling your new sneakers with hair conditioner! And of course Bryton was there to help capture the moment! I miss you mate. I will always miss you. You were so loved. Rest my friend. You are now at peace. 💔

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Oh the words. I don’t even know where to begin. Well, like many, I have know Neil Winters for most of my childhood. But when I grew up, I had the honour of meeting & working with Kristoff St. John. “July 15th!”, was the very first thing he said to me, because he found out that we shared a birthday. That was Kristoff, he always found a way to connect with you. He took me under his wing and instantly made me feel at home. In many ways, I am who I am, because of Neil and Kristoff. You inspired me, as a child and guided me, as a woman and I am forever grateful to have known you. You were bright and funny and truly, one of a kind. I will miss that infectious smile, that open heart and that beautiful spirt. Sending all of my love to your girls and your entire family. Thank you for letting me be a part of your incredible life, and for touching mine in so many ways. You will always be in my heart Stoff. Gone, but never, ever forgotten. Love you ❤️❤️❤️

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