Breaking News
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.
.
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.
Breaking News
51st Daytime Emmys: Outstanding Daytime Drama Series Nominations
On Thursday, the 51st annual Daytime Emmy Awards revealed nominations in several key categories via four entertainment news programs: Access Hollywood, E! News, Extra and Access Hollywood.
Three of the four announcements were major categories in the field of Daytime Dramas.
The nominees in the Outstanding Daytime Drama Series category are: The Bay, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of our Lives, General Hospital, Neighbours and The Young and the Restless.
Photo: JPI
General Hospital won this category last year, and has the most all-time wins for a series in this category. For the first time, the beloved Australian-based soap opera, Neighbours is now eligible for competition due to its reboot which streams on Amazon Freevee.
Photo: AmazonFreevee
The 51st annual Daytime Emmy Awards will be handed out in ceremonies in Los Angeles and broadcast live on CBS and streaming on Paramount+ on Friday night, June 7th.
Previous categories announced tonight via the entertainment news outlet included: Lead Actor and Lead Actress in a Drama Series.
So, what do you think about this year’s nominee for the Outstanding Daytime Drama Series? Who do you think should win? Comment below.
Breaking News
51st Daytime Emmys: Tamara Braun, Finola Hughes, Katherine Kelly Lang, Annika Noelle, Michelle Stafford, Cynthia Watros Score Lead Actress Nominations
The nominations were revealed for the 51st annual Daytime Emmys. in the prestigious Lead Actress in a Drama Series category by Entertainment Tonight.
This comes ahead of tomorrow’s full list that is set to be unveiled at 12noon/9am PST on Friday.
In the running for this year’s Outstanding Lead Actress are Tamara Braun (Ava, Days of our Lives), Katherine Kelly Lang (Brooke, The Bold and the Beautiful), Annika Noelle (Hope, The Bold and the Beautiful), Finola Hughes (Anna, General Hospital), Cynthia Watros (Nina, General Hospital) and Michelle Stafford (Phyllis, The Young and the Restless).
Photo: Getty
Previous winners in this category include GH’s Finola Hughes, Cynthia Watros and Y&R’s Michelle Stafford. Days of our Lives nominee had won in the Supporting Actress category twice in her career.
Earlier, the Lead Actor nominees were revealed and you can find them here.
Make sure to be with us Friday night, April 19th for the Michael Fairman Channel’s 10th annual Daytime Emmy Nominations Special beginning at 5 pm PT where we chat live with some of this year’s nominees.
So, what do you think about this year’s Lead Actress nominees? Comment below.
Breaking News
51st Daytime Emmys: Eric Braeden, Scott Clifton, Thorsten Kaye, John McCook and Eric Martsolf Score Lead Actor Nominations
Ahead of the full list of 51st annual Daytime Emmy Award Nominations to be revealed tomorrow on Friday, April 19th, Extra’s Melvin Roberts unveiled the nominations in the highly-coveted Outstanding Lead Performance in a Daytime Drama Series: Actor.
Going for gold are Eric Braeden (Victor, The Young and the Restless), Scott Clifton (Liam, The Bold and the Beautiful), John McCook (Eric, The Bold and the Beautiful), Thorsten Kaye (Ridge, The Bold and the Beautiful) and Eric Martsolf (Brady, Days of our Lives).
All five of the nominees are previous Daytime Emmy winners, with Eric Martsolf the only won in the group to have won his previous Emmy for work in the Supporting Actor category.
Photo: JPI
B&B could make it three years in a row as the reigning champs in the actor race, having won in 2022 with John McCook and 2023 with Thorsten Kaye.
In addition, as previously announced, the Michael Fairman Channel will play host to its 10th annual Daytime Emmy Nominations special featuring several of the nominees for the 51st annual Daytime Emmys which happens live tomorrow Friday, April 19th beginning at 8 pm ET/5pm PT.
Check out Extra’s announcement of this year’s Daytime Emmy nominees for Lead Actor, then let us know in the comment section, which of the five do you hope takes home the prize?
We’re honored to announce the @DaytimeEmmys nominees for Outstanding Lead Performance in a Daytime Drama Series:@EBraeden, @YandR_CBS@CliftonsNotes, @BandB_CBS@Iamthorstenkaye, @BandB_CBS
John McCook, @BandB_CBS@EricMartsolf, @DaysPeacock#DaytimeEmmys pic.twitter.com/2fWsxtWs3W— ExtraTV (@extratv) April 18, 2024
Stephen Schnetzer Talks On His Return to Days of our Lives and Working with Susan Seaforth Hayes In Emotional Episodes
51st Daytime Emmys: Mark Consuelos and Kelly Ripa Receive Talk Show Host Nominations
51st Daytime Emmys: Outstanding Daytime Drama Series Nominations
51st Daytime Emmys: Tamara Braun, Finola Hughes, Katherine Kelly Lang, Annika Noelle, Michelle Stafford, Cynthia Watros Score Lead Actress Nominations
51st Daytime Emmys: Eric Braeden, Scott Clifton, Thorsten Kaye, John McCook and Eric Martsolf Score Lead Actor Nominations
General Hospital’s Steve Burton Reveals the Emotional Scene He Almost Could Not Get Through
Y&R’s Eileen Davidson Delivers the ‘Power Performance of the Week’
Days of our Lives wins WGA Award for Daytime Drama Series
DAYS Alum Tanner Stine to Appear in ‘Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story’ Starring Nicholas Chavez
Matthew Ashford and Melissa Reeves Talk Return to DAYS for Doug’s Funeral, Susan Seaforth Hayes, and Their Enduring Friendship
General Hospital’s Steve Burton Reveals the Emotional Scene He Almost Could Not Get Through
Y&R’s Hayley Erin Previews Her Role in Horror-Thriller ‘New Life’
‘The Golden Bachelor’s’ Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist to Divorce Three Months After TV Wedding
‘Tamron Hall Show’ Fire Forces ‘The View’ Hosts to Evacuate Studio
WrestleMania 40 Night Two: Cody Rhodes ‘Finishes the Story’ and Defeats Roman Reigns for the WWE Universal Championship with Run-Ins by The Rock, John Cena & The Undertaker
-
General HospitalApril 12, 2024George Russo to Appear on General Hospital as Carmine Cerullo
-
Days Of Our LivesApril 13, 2024Ron Carlivati Talks on Decision to Make Days of our Lives 15000th Episode About Doug’s Funeral, and Previews Chances for WGA Award
-
General HospitalApril 15, 2024General Hospital’s Steve Burton Reveals the Emotional Scene He Almost Could Not Get Through
-
RecapsApril 14, 2024Y&R’s Eileen Davidson Delivers the ‘Power Performance of the Week’
-
Days Of Our LivesApril 14, 2024Days of our Lives wins WGA Award for Daytime Drama Series
-
NewsApril 12, 2024Y&R’s Hayley Erin Previews Her Role in Horror-Thriller ‘New Life’