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Remembering Y&R’s Kristoff St. John on the Anniversary of His Passing

By Chris Eades

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One year ago, the daytime community was devastated by the tragic death of actor Kristoff St. John, who played beloved character Neil Winters on THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS for nearly three decades. So on Feb. 3, the late star’s castmates took to social media to share the love for their much-missed friend. The soap itself shared a classic photo of St. John and wrote: “Today and every day we remember the man behind Neil Winters. Kristoff St. John is a greatly-missed member of the Y&R family who will always be in our hearts.”

Scroll through the gallery below to see the other personal photos and memories of the late daytime star from the people who knew him best.

For more on your favorite Y&R stars — past and present — keep reading the CBS edition of Soaps In Depth magazine.

  1. Bryton James (Devon)

    Bryton James Kristoff St. John
    Instagram

    "My man... I love you forever."

  2. Daniel Goddard (ex-Cane)

    Daniel Goddard Kristoff St John
    Instagram

    "One year ago today... we lost you, and when I say “we” I mean the world. It’s such an emptier place without you. You were loved by so many. Wherever you went, people fell in love with you... because you were just one of those people that gave so much positive energy to every single person that entered your life. To this day I still cannot believe you’re gone... And not a day goes by that I don’t think about you. The amount of ridiculousness that we shared brought so much joy to not just my life, but everybody that was close to you. You would shortcut through my dressing room on the way to the soundstage for no other reason than to make me laugh... It’s crazy how much you made Everyone laugh. And somehow... you managed to do all of this while suffering through so much emotional pain. Rest my brother... rest now in peace. You will forever be missed. #RIPKristoffStJohn #SayHisName #StayLookingUp 💔"

  4. Michelle Stafford (Phyllis)

    Twitter

    "We took this... I don’t know when. Real love never ever dies. ❤️ #rememberingKristoff

  5. Shemar Moore (ex-Malcolm)

    Kristoff St John Shemar Moore
    Howard Wise/jpistudios.com

    "One year..... I miss you STOFF! I always will... I hate that I can’t pick you up on my shoulders and talk s**t with you anymore... but one year.. two years... 10 years... for the rest of my breathing life, I will always carry you in my heart!! Keep dancing and white boy rapping and being a goofball up there... ✌🏾👊🏽👊🏽🙏🏾🕊🕊🕊🕊😇 I love you and miss you and hate that you’re not telling me what I’m doing right or wrong! Till we meet again... and we will meet again... Thank You! ✊🏾✊🏾♥️

  6. Sean Kanan (ex-Deacon)

    Sean Kanan Kristoff St John
    Jill Johnson/jpistudios.com

    "A year ago today our friend, Kristoff St. John, passed away. He was a talent and a light and remains deeply missed by all who knew him personally & those who loved his work. Mental illness is a pandemic. If you need help please seek it without shame. #MentalHealthAwareness #YR"

  8. Kate Linder (Esther)

    Instagram

    "It’s hard to believe it’s been a year! Kristoff will be forever missed!"

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