The Young and the Restless Star Courtney Hope Pens Loving Tribute To Brother

Courtney Hope is joining The Young and the Restless family this week, bringing her character, Sally Spectra, from The Bold and the Beautiful to Genoa City. Recently, she wrote a loving tribute to her late brother, DJ, on the anniversary of his birth.

Tender Words From Courtney Hope

“Wednesday (October 28th) would’ve been my big brother DJ’s 48th birthday,” Hope posted on Instagram. “Losing him changed my entire life instantly and shifted my perspective on loss, love, pain, truth, and enjoying life to the fullest younger than I ever imagined.

“It’s been 19 years [since he’s been gone] but the memory still feels like yesterday,” the actress adds. “I know he’s always guiding me and my family into healing, health, and happiness because he wouldn’t settle for anything less. He’s the reason I dance so intensely, laugh the hardest, feel so deeply, and express my most authentic self — because that’s how he lived. He taught me how to appreciate the little things in life, how to do the worm, how to love punk rock and be a goofball, amongst many things.”

In honor of her brother, Hope suggests that people should hug their loved ones. “Keep an eye on them,” she notes. “Reach out even when you think they don’t need you, they may. Never go to bed angry. And never miss an opportunity to say I love you because tomorrow is not promised. Until the next life, I’ll see you in my dreams #DannyBoy.”

Hope’s loving sentiment touched many of her followers including her pals from daytime. “❤️❤️ oh my,” responded Ashley Jones (Bridget, BB). “Your brother is making us all emotional today. He lives on through you… until you meet again. 🙏🏻.”

“I’m so sorry for your loss!” posted @angiebrown0621. “Hang on to those memories! Hugs! I lost my brother and sister 18 months apart. There isn’t a day that goes by I don’t think about them. You will meet your brother again and so will I see my siblings. What a day that will be!!”

Courtney Hope responded: “@angiebrown0621: “❤️ my heart is with you! And yea! One day we may all meet again 🙌🏼” You can read Hope’s full post below. The Young and the Restless airs weekdays on CBS. Check local listings for air times.