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Y&R Favorite Kristoff St. John Dies At 52
In heartbreaking and difficult news for us to deliver this morning, in a report via TMZ, our beloved Kristoff St. John (Neil Winters) of The Young and the Restless was found dead in his home on Sunday.
Law enforcement sources say that one of Kristoff’s friends went to check on him at the actor’s home in San Fernando Valley, and he found his body. Police and paramedics were alerted, but Kristoff was unresponsive when they arrived, and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Sources say alcohol may have contributed to his death, but they did not suspect foul play. In additional updated information, the Los Angeles Police Department confirmed to PEOPLE, that a death investigation took place at around 2:05 pm on Sunday for a possible alcohol overdose. St. John was found dead at a home in Woodland Hills and was pronounced dead at 4:02 p.m. An autopsy is scheduled for Monday.
St John was one of the most noted actors of the soap genre. He has played Neil Winters on the top-rated soap opera sine 1991. During his run he garnered 9 Daytime Emmy Award nominations, was a two-time Daytime Emmy winner, and also received ten NAACP Image Awards.
Kristoff, who had already been an actor in his younger years. became a bigger name when he appeared on the defunct NBC soap, Generations. That soap centered around an African-American family, the Marshalls. Krisotff played the role of Adam Marshall. He then came to Genoa City to play Neil Winters.
St. John’s lawyer Mark Geragos tweeted a statement that read: “Few men had the unique strength, courage & sensitivity that @kristoffstjohn1 lived every single minute of every day. He impacted everyone he met and millions who he inspired and in turn admired him. On behalf of @MiaStJohnBoxer & @TheStJohnFamily thank you for all of your love.”
In his personal life, after his son, Julian took his own life while getting treatment at a mental health facility, St. John and his ex-wife Mia, became advocates for mental health awareness.
The last time St. John was known to be on social media was on January 21st, when he retweeted a tweet that read: “Grieving the loss of a child is a process. It begins on the day your child passes, and ends the day the parent joins them.”
Kristoff was engaged to model, Kseniya Mikhaleva. In her grief and heartache, she shared on Instagram, “So early…so early”, “Why are you leave so early?”, “Why…you are always in my heart.” She then posted a photo of herself with St. John stating: “How did it happen ??? How ??? Why did you leave so early ???? and left me alone ….. I can’t believe. You were everything to me …. you were a loving father, a loving man …..how.”
The talented actor left behind two daughters, Lola and Paris. More on this developing story to come.
Share your condolences and thoughts on the passing of Kristoff in the comment section below.
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So sad. He was a talented actor and a class act. He will be missed!
He is a legend and this breaks my heart
I am absolutely HEARTBROKEN to hear about Mr. St. John’s passing this morning. I know he’s struggled since his son’s unfortunate death in 2014, and I am hoping that he is now at peace and with his son. My condolences to his family, friends and co-stars! This is a huge loss to the daytime community!
I completely agree with you Scott. Who is ever “right” again after th loss of a child? My condolences to his family and the Y&R family May he finally find the peace he was looking for.
Totally shocked. Kristoff shared a lot with his fans, not only his talents on YR, but his keen sense of humor with those crazy dog clips, and his personal struggle after Julian’s death. He was a warm and generous person and will be missed. God bless his family.
I cannot believe this! I hope he has found the peace thag alluded him. He was not the same after his son committed suicide. Such a tragic ending. I hope Y&R respects his legacy and does NOT recast. They should release Lily from prison and bring Malcolm back full time. Recast of course. RIP and thank you for years of entertainment. Another downside is we will never see Drucilla Winters on camera again. Very sad day.
I agree , Richard: no recast; plus, I also thought of the fact that , Neil and Drucilla won’t re-unite.
Sad indeed!
I’m in shock, Kristoff was such an AMAZING actor and was very kind. The soap world will be remembering him today and for years to come.
Goodbye Kristoff I know you’re with your son now. You will be truly missed.
Terrible shock. So heartbreaking. His suffering is over. I’m so sad for his daughters.
So devastated to hear of Kristoff’s passing. You could tell his pain was so unbearable after the loss of his son. I, like everyone else, was rooting for him after his last break at Y&R to deal with his struggle. So tragic. Will miss seeing his face on Y&R. The love he showed for his family on Y&R was so real. Rest in Peace.
My heart hurts. He was a fine actor, and a lovely man. My deepest condolences to all who knew him.
So sorry for your loss! He will be missed ! Prayer for your family.
I am devastated. Been watching all these years and Neil Winters was my favorite man on this show. I adored him. My heart is heavy…
Very sad news. My condolences to the Y&R family. I just know Mr. St. John had to have been a well-loved and highly regarded colleague. Viewers and fans will miss him greatly too.
Stunned & saddened by this news.
So sorry, what a loss! Rest In Peace.
I am so sorry to hear this news. My sincere condolences to his family, friends and co-workers. May he rest in peace.
May his soul Rest In Peace.
Prayers for his family, relatives, friends and colleagues.
Very sorry for his dead I love him he will be miss
My deepest sympathy goes out the the family, and to all at the Y&R Family. I’ve been a fan for years!!!!
This is horrible news. Such a sad loss. My thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and co-workers.
Rip kristoff!
The fans loved you and the winters family you helped create on y n r!
Best memories watching you as the classy smart Neil dealing with your no good bro back in town,Malcolm, your epic love with Drucilla and how you and her educated sis Olivia fought eachothers attraction. The Winters and Barbers will go down as soap royalty. And Neil will never be forgotten.
Condolensces to your family, friends and us fans!.
Oh wow! This is a total shock. He was a great actor. He will be greatly missed
Our prayers and thoughts are with family and friends and all the y&r family. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
My heart is broken! May God bless Kristoff’s family.
Oh my God I am so sorry to hear of his death! May he rest in peace
Horrible week…him, Carmen Duncan-Iris Another World…also read on another soap site Candace Early ex Donna on AMC
So Sorry for your Loss !!!!! Y&R Fan , Praying for the Family !!!
This is just too sad to know what to say. I keep hoping it’s a misprint. A wonderful man. A super actor. RIP Neil Winter’s you will be missed!
Absolutely shocked when I saw the email from People.com. So sad. I thought he had turned his life around. I wonder if there are more scenes with Neil on Y&R. So sad and I feel for his Y&R colleagues.
So sad. They will never be able to replace Neil Winters!
Oh, my god. This is so sad. This man had been going through so much pain over the last few years. I just hope he is at peace now. We’ll miss you, Kristoff.
He will be sadly missed. I’ve watched him for years. Such a talented actor. Gone but never forgotten. Rest in peace and God bless.
I am incredibly saddened this news. May he RIP and my condolences go out to his family, friends and the cast, crew, producers directors and writers of #YR.
What an amazing,talented actor,and I am sure an amazing father,and person .My heart goes out to his family. He was right when he said that grieving ones child is a process .It begins when they die,and ends when you join them .My heart really does break for him,and that he had to live day after day in pure agony after losing his child.I personally know how that feels after losing my daughter at age 19 .I send my very deepest condolences to all loved ones…You will be missed …..
He talked me down when I thought of offing myself , why did you have to go. Will miss our conversations !Kristoff see you when I get there !
I am deeply shocked by his passing. I pray to God that he will finds rest. May the Lord of heaven continue to keep his family strong and safe. James Carlton from Jamaica ✌❤
So so sad we will miss you you were so good on the young and restless.R.I.P. my friend. I have watched the soap for 4o years and still do.
My thoughts and prayers are with the St.John family. Kristoff will be truly be missed.
My thoughts and prayers go out to Kristoff’s family and friends. Rest In Peace.
Amen.
I am so sad to hear of this very sad news, I love Y&R, love Neil,( Kristoff)
Unspeakably sad. I remember the first day a fresh faced Neil Winters entered the doors of Newman Enterprise. Drucilla had her sights on this handsome, brilliant young man from day one and took ballet lessons in order to win his heart.
But flowers distilled though
They with Winter meet,
Loses but their show, their substance
Still Lives Sweet.
Shakespeare.
So lovely, Harry….and so fitting. I couldn’t sleep, so I was just browsing through my iPad looking at pictures of my Alma Mater on the internet, when I noticed the announcement, on the sidelines, from the corner of my eye.
I thought to myself: Nah– can’t be!! So, I quickly went to the MF site; certain I would find a “Requiem”—and, here it is!!
Poor Kristoff must have been struggling with his demons since his son died, to have drunk himself to death……They are now together!!
I can’t catch my breath!!
This is so so sad. May he rest in peace and may our Lord give strength to his loved ones.
OMG!! IT FEELS LIKE I HAVE LOSS A LOVE ONE…… I FEEL LIKE HE WAS PART OF MY FAMILY MY MOM AND I WATCH Y&R FOR YEARS. REST WELL KRISTOFF ST JOHN ( NEIL)
Great actor. RIP
Condolences to his family and friends.
Stunned to hear about Kristoff St John. Condolences for family,friends. Gone way too early. Great actor. So much for him to deal with suicide of son. Alcoholism, drug addiction, depression and other mental health issues are becoming epidemic. Need more treatment options and public education to view all of above as serious medical and psychological issues.
Like everyone that has read this shocking news, I am without words. I’ve watched Kristoff for years and have been recently dismayed when his storyline slowed once he returned back to work. He always seemed, from reading interviews with him, to be a very genuine and loving man that had a soul for those he loved. Prayers to his family, friends and the coworkers that he left behind. I know he touched everyone around him and can only imagine their shock and pain.
So sad! My heart is breaking!
My thoughts & prayers are with the St.Johns Family at this difficult time. He will be missed by many
This is so tragic. Sincere condolences to his family. Holding you all up in prayer and picturing Kristoff and Julian together in love.
I am so sad and heart broken to hear this sad sad news. Love and Prayers to his family and friends. I will miss seeing him on Young and the Restless he was part of my media family who I watched grow up to be a man. So so sorry.
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2026 Daytime Emmy Awards: ‘Extra’ Partners with NATAS for Pre-Ceremony Red Carpet Stream; Week of Segments Leading to Ceremony and Post-Coverage
The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) announced on Thursday that the syndicated entertainment news series, Extra will be its partner for exclusive coverage of the 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards being held on Friday, October 30 at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles.
The 2026 Daytime Emmys as previously reported can be seen streamed via the The Emmys,YouTube channel, via watch.theemmys.tv, as well as on the official Emmys app, available for phones, tablets, and smart TVs.
Here’s a breakdown of the pre, during and post Daytime Emmys coverage via Extra below!
Beginning Monday, October 26, Extra will feature five nights of dedicated Daytime Emmys segments leading up to the ceremony, giving fans an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the award show.
In addition, Mona Kosar Abdi, Weekend Host & Senior Correspondent with Extra will host the pre-show red carpet stream on the @TheEmmys Youtube channel.
Extra host and Dancing with the Stars judge, Derek Hough will present during the ceremony, and correspondent Terri Seymour will also host coverage throughout the evening.
Extra’s weekend edition (A WEEK FOLLOWING the ceremony) will features notable red carpet moments, winner reactions, and exclusive footage from the night’s festivities.
The entertainment news program is also nominated for three Daytime Emmy Awards going into the ceremony.
So, what do you think of Extra’s scheduled upcoming coverage of the 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards starting on Monday? Weigh-in via the comment section below.
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) revealed on Thursday, the lineup of presenters for 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards taking place on Friday, October 30, 2026, at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles, California.
The ceremony will stream live on the NATAS YouTube channel at YouTube.com/@theemmys and watch.TheEmmys.tv.
Scheduled to present from the current soaps are: Katelyn MacMullen (Willow, General Hospital), Delon de Metz (Zende, The Bold and the Beautiful), James Preston (Nick, The Bay), Paul Telfer (Xander, Days of our Lives), Tamara Tunie (Anita, Beyond the Gates) and Susan Walters (Diane, The Young and the Restless).
Photo: NATAS
In addition soap alums, Crystal Chappell, Lesli Kay, Joe Lando, Eva LaRue, who is also a nominee this year, A Martinez, Juliet Mills, and Alicia Leigh Willis, will also be on hand to present.
The ceremony which celebrates nominated lifestyle programs and dramas will also include presenters: Eva zu Beck (Superskilled with Eva zu Beck), Danielle Chang (Lucky Chow), Sunny Hostin (The View), Derek Hough (Extra), Pati Jinich (Pati’s Mexican Table), Star Jones (Divorce Court), Michael Jr. (Stand Up and Do Something), Judge Greg Mathis (Mathis Court with Judge Mathis), Keke Palmer (Glam Through the Ages), Nischelle Turner (Entertainment Tonight), and Andrew Zimmern (Andrew Zimmern’s Wild Game Kitchen).
The 2026 Daytime Emmy Awards will bring together an exciting mix of presenters representing the full spectrum of daytime television,” said Adam Sharp, President & CEO of NATAS. “From familiar faces in daytime drama to the personalities and creative voices behind talk shows and lifestyle programming, this year’s lineup reflects the breadth of talent that makes daytime so special. We look forward to celebrating the people who continue to shape the genre.”
Matthew Hoffman (Love Island USA, Cheap A$$ Beach Houses) will serve as the ceremony’s Voice of God, bringing his signature comedic narration to the evening’s celebrations. As previously announced, Lifetime Achievement honoree Genie Francis (Laura, General Hospital) will be presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award by her husband, Jonathan Frakes.
So, what do you think about the list of presenters for the 2026 Daytime Emmy Awards? Let us know who you are looking forward to seeing via the comment section below.
Congratulations are in order for three-time Emmy winner, Tom Pelphrey (ex-GL and ATWT) and his fiancée Big Bang Theory star, Kaley Cuoco! The couple welcomed their second baby daughter together on October 12, and revealed they named the little bundle of joy, Philomena Carmine Bobby Pelphrey.
Tom and Kaley shared the news via their Instagram accounts on Wednesday with some adorable baby pics. Cuoco captioned the photo“🎀Philomena Carmine Bobby Pelphrey🎀. 💖10/12/26💖. There are no words to describe this feeling once again. What a blessing.
Cuoco added, “We are so grateful for the crazy wild up and down journey that brought us to our little Philo! Family officially complete 😭Time to bring Matilda’s baby home! 😂💕”
Photo: KCuoco IG
BABY MAKES FOUR
Next, Kaley shared her love for the father of her children, exclaiming, “Tom Pelphrey, life exploded the minute we met, and the gifts keep coming. I love you forever , girl daddy! 💘.”
Philomena now joins big sister, Matilda mwho was born in 2023, as part of the Pelphrey/Cuoco family! Tom and Kaley began dating in 2022 and became engaged in 2024.
Daytime fans first saw the talented actor on Guiding Light as Jonathan Randall, the son of Reva Shayne (Kim Zimmer). Tom won two Daytime Emmys for his memorable performances during his run from 2004-2009.
He later played Mick Dante on As the World Turns from 2009-2010, before heading to work in primetime and motion pictures. Last month, Pelphrey one the Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his role in HBO’s Task.
TOM PELPHREY CELEBRATES EMMY WIN AND NEW DAUGHTER WITHIN A MONTH OF EACH OTHER
After winning his Emmy, the expectant dad told E! News, “We’re both so excited. Our daughter’s excited. We’ll see how it goes when it actually gets there.” Tom added, “The things that are new and the things that feel like not a big deal this time. But mom and baby are healthy, so God willing, that keeps up, and we’re thrilled,” added the actor.
Pelphrey took to his own Instagram and said on the birth of his second daughter, “Philomena Carmine Bobby Pelphrey. Another miracle. Welcome to our family youngest queen! Kaley you showed up in every way as a partner and a mom even when you weren’t feeling your best- you’re a CHAMPION. The girls and I would be lost without you. Thank God for the gift of this family and these girls.”
Jumping in to the comment thread to congratulate Tom and Kaley were Beyond the Gates star Ashley Jones (Heather), Dave Annabelle, Martha Plimpton, Alyssa Milano and many more.
Share your congrats and well-wishes to Tom, Kaley, Matilda and their new addition to the family, little Philomena via the comment section below.
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