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Y&R's Kristoff St. John Suffers Tragic Loss Of His Son Julian

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This is not the kind of news item we would ever wish to report, especially because it involves one of our very dear friends and colleagues so personally, but so much now has circulated on the Internet that we wanted to pay our respects.

As many fans of The Young and the Restless and Daytime Emmy winner Kristoff St. John (Neil Winters) have been hearing and reading, Kristoff’s 25-year-old son Julian, who has battled mental illness and addiction, and was an incredibly talented artist, died on November 23rd.

Julian’s mother, Mia St. John (Professional Boxer and former WBC champion) took to Twitter with this heartbreaking message yesterday on November 28th in which she shared: “On November 23rd Kristoff St. John and I lost our beautiful son, Julian St John. Our son was the light of our lives, an artist with a beautiful mind and spirit.  He fought long and hard against an illness for which there is no cure. Unfortunately the pain became too great for him and I dare not say he lost the battle–he simply chose to set himself free. My fight for mental health will continue. They may not find a cure in my lifetime, but we can try and prevent the loss of another beautiful soul.

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Funeral services will be held this coming week on December 5th, which is Julian’s birthday.  Following services, there will be a reception and art exhibit from Julian’s final collection https://theartofjulian.com/

On-Air On-Soaps sends our love and condolences to Kristoff and Mia.  Please feel free to share your thoughts, prayers, and condolences below in the comment section as well.

 

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RIP JULIAN ,I’M SO SORRY KRIS N MIA

IT IS VERY A HEAVY HEAT HEARING OF THE LOSS OF YOUR SON JULIAN. ME HEART GOES OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY DURING THIS VERY DIFFICULT TIME. JUST KNOW THAT YOU WILL ALWAYS HAVE AN ANGEL ON YOUR SHOULDER FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE. MY DEEPEST LOVE ALWAYS.

Kristoff i’m so sorry for your loss

My deepest prayers and condolences go out to the family. I am crying because I know how mental illness affects families. I am a member of NAMI. Julian, rest in peace. I am so sorry for your loss. ((hugs)) <3

Very heartbreaking and my deepest sympathy to Kristoff ,Mia and whole family.

Sorry for your loss. Prayers for all of you.
Rip Julian.

My heart breaks for both of you,may you son Julian RIP,always know whereever you are or whatever your doing he is always and forever with you ,in your heart and all the priceless memories that you all made together.You and your wife are in my thoghts and prayers.God Bless you all.

What incredibly sad news. My condolences to Kristoff and his entire family.

My heart felt condolences to the St John family. Mental illness is such a tragic disease. It’s very hard on the ones left behind. Again, I am very sorry for your loss.

I had the privilege of coaching Julian and Paris in Middle School and both were so respectful and polite. And so very talented..RIP Julian! Sorry for your loss Mia,Kristoff and Paris.

… Until you meet again have peace ..

When someone like Mr. St. John has been in our homes for years, entertaining us, doing his best to do so, this “real life” tragedy resonates in deeper ways than a “storyline” ever can. With sincere sympathy for such a loss and may light continue to shine on what has taken this young man away, as his mother so eloquently stated. God bless all.

Prayers for the St. John family. Though you would like to have walked that path with him..we all walk a singular road on this Earth..rest assured that your love and patience and frustration and joy were never lost. Parents are the most important people on this Earth aside from the Holy Spirit and you did all that was required of you. Don’t look on things as Illness and addiction but as some of us just being overwhelmed. By life..By just Being…some people peel back a layer of reality and see much more than others and it’s so hard to articulate that. God grant you Peace and understanding in the Midst.

BEST POST I’VE SEEN and i’ve read almost them all…

RIP sweet beautiful Julian. i can’t imagine what Neil(Kristoff St.John is going through and the mother Mia. i am very sad sigh.

RIP in heaven Mr.Julian St.John

When Julian was on Twitter before his art show in Laguna in 2013, he and I exchanged comments on Twitter as I also create art. When calling the Gallery in Laguna, staff were happy to pass along a card to him which was to congratulate him on succeeding in his artistic talents despite his on-going illness. I mailed a card from Vancouver, Canada. So happy to be supportive. He did let me know of receiving my card and how it delighted him sent from so far away.

Was aware he’d been struggling over the past year and tonight before midnight, read of his passing on his dad’s FB page.

I am very saddened at the loss of such a talented young man. My heart is heavy that despite all loving efforts of family, friends and even the medical community, he succumbed to the pain, which can be physical as well as mental pain and he is now free of that pain.

I would suggest that if readers here could order the book published of Julian’s art, it would surely be appreciated by his mom and dad. The book is titled: “The Story Of Jewels.” It can be ordered on Amazon.com

I like to think that artists who are no longer with us can sit on rainbows and look down through all the colours knowing what they created will live on and be appreciated.
We can all do that for Julian – appreciate Julian’s gifts to our world.

RIP dear man.

my deepest sympathies to Kristoff and his family. Mental illness is so difficult to understand unless you go through it with a family member as I have this past year. May your son find the peace he could never find in this life in the after life. No parent should ever suffer the loss of a child…no matter their age or circumstances. RIP Julian.

Our heart breaks for y’all

Devastating. Tears streaming. A parent should NEVER have to bury their children.

Mental illness is so prevalent-2 years ago I lost my beautiful 17 yr. Old nephew, Corey to suicide.

Y&R: PLEASE, PLEASE fix your Sharon bipolar storyline! It’s REVOLTING!!! Once again, the mentally ill character who strives to overcome and changes her life loses everything over what her sick self did, but her tormenters, also clearly sick, just smirk and spend Thanksgiving with family. Way to tell viewers that may struggle with some form of mental illness that it’s better to just keep it under wraps or everything in your life will fall apart. Why can’t you write a responsible bipolar or mental illness s/l?

So very sorry for your loss Kristoff and Mia,my prayers go out to you and your family.

So very sorry Kristoff and Mia, for the heartbreak of loosing your precious Julian. Prayers for strength and courage for the days, months and years ahead and prayers that Julian is at peace <3

My deepest sympathies to Kristoff and his family. What a heartbreak. I am so sorry.

I am so sorry for their loss and prayers to the family.

i am so sorry for ur lose..i have a daughter who has mental illness and bipolar….. i will be praying for yall

My prayers go out to you and your family . May he rest in peace . We all have deamons some of us just learn how to control them and some of us need to get help. Now you as parents need to get help to get though this . It can only do good for you. I’m sure your son didnt do this to hurt you but to ease his pain . Be strong you have so meny people that will help you get though this time of sorrow .God Bless you and your family.

what i hear in mia’s words are the words of someone who clearly loved and supported her son through his illness. mental illness is sadly still stigmatised and trivialised. clearly, julian’s parents weren’t like that, and i’m sure that even though he found life too hard to bear, he knew that his parents had always been there for there. that’s something i’m sure he was grateful for, and hopefully, they will be able to hold onto that as they mourn the loss of their child. deeply saddened.

I want to send my thoughts and prayers to Kristoff and Mia and all the St. John family. I am so sorry for your loss. May he RIP.

I can’t begin to comprehend the grief the St. John family are going thru, I truly hope their beloved son is at peace and the family will begin to find healing.

My prayers and thoughts are with the entire St. John family in this time of great tragedy.

I want to send my thoughts and prayers to Kristoff and Mia and all the St.John family. I am so sorry for your loss. May he RIP.

sO SORRY TO HEAR THIS. wE HAVE A gRANDSON 31 THAT HAS BATTLED ALL OF HIS LIFE AS WELL. hAS NO iNS SO NO ONE WILL EVEN TALK WITH US. iT IS REALLY A BAD SICKNESS TO HAVE. May Heavenly Father be with all of you at this time. Again so sorry for your loss.

So sorry for your loss may his soul Rip,

Sorry for your loss may his soul Rip,

I am so very sorry for your loss.

we are so sorry for your loss mia and kristoff may he rest in peace and hope you all find peace in this time of sadness may god bless you all

My heartfelt condolences to you and your family. Thank you for sharing him with us.

So sorry for your loss. May God wrap his loving arms around you and your family

I am so sorry for your loss. Sending love and prayers to you and your family. God Bless

so sorry for your loss Kristoff you are in my thoughts & Prayers
R.I.P. Julian

RIP JULIAN St. John <3 To Kristoff and Mia, my comdolences are deeply genuine and heartfelt. You truly DO have an angel now who is free and at peace.
Being 26, having bpd/bipolar myself and ALSO being into the arts.. I mean, this news hits too close to home and is a real tragety. MENTAL ILLNESS IS NO JOKE! May society smarten up and health care systems find ways to always improve availability of resources!
Kristoff, as Neil, your character is iconic and so sweet and I picture you also like that off the show. Stay strong and hoping you and your wife get through this time together. 🙁
Spread the awareness ppl.

I pray for the family.

He’ll bring his charms and gladden you, but should his stay be brief, you’ll have his loving memories, as solace for your grief….Rest in Peace Julian

My condolences to the ST. John family. I am so sorry for your loss.

I am so sorry for your lost may god find you peace and comfort at this time of sorrow you and your family will be in my prayers…god blesss

Kristoff is the best I’m very sorry for your loss!

Very sad news. Thoughts and prayers to the family.

So sorry and our prayers are with you Kristoff and Mia.

sincerely sorry for your loss and reach put to you with understanding that comes from having a brother, cousins, friends and stepson who are in recovery. Focusing on the peace that Julian has now is not easy, but for him, the battle is done, he is no longer a prisoner of this disease, he is no longer an addict. Your family will always be in my thoughts and prayes.

So very heartbreaking my deepest sympathies to you and Mia.

In the heart of darkness it is hard to see a light
It is difficult to imagine a future that is meaningful and bright
Drowning in a sea of sadness it is hard to find a rope
It is difficult to cling to concepts of possibility and hope
In the shadows of despair it is hard to believe in love
It is difficult to accept oneself as being vital here and above
But difficult is not impossible, nor is now forevermore
There is a passage, there is a door.
It is too late for some, they grew too weary to chase the way
but it is not too late for you, my friend, keeping seeking– I pray.

My deepest condolences to his family and friends— we lose so many talented and beautiful souls to mental illness, may society become more accepting, more compassionate to those who suffer from the diseases of the mind.

St John i so sorry for your loos om big fan

Amen!

Sending Love and Prayers to your family at this tragic time. May God bring you peace. Rest in Peace Julian. Fly with the Angels. x

So sorry as a mother and a family that is going on 2 years Dec.8th will be the hardest day of our life. We loss our son in a tragic car wreck . He was 19 time passes but the pain never goes away. It’s just a new normal. God bless you and your family. If you ever need to talk please contact me. Sincerely, Loretta McDougall

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Lucas Adams and Tamara Braun Written Out of The Young and the Restless

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It looks like the current run of Lucas Adams (Noah) and Tamara Braun (Sienna) on The Young and the Restless is coming to an end, after the Monday, August 3 edition of the CBS daytime drama revealed that Noah and Sienna are leaving Genoa City and heading back to Los Angeles.

In the storyline, Noah informed his mother, Sharon (Sharon Case) and half-sister Mariah (Camryn Grimes) that he and Sienna made the decision to move back to the West Coast to put distance between themselves and Matt Clark (Roger Howarth). Although Noah did not say it was a permanent move, he did assure his mom that once Matt is hopefully gone from Genoa City they could return.

However, as previewed already on the video teaser for this week’s episodes of Y&R (see below), it appears Noah left Genoa City’s The Shadow Room to be run by a returning Danny Romalotti (Michael Damian). So with that, coupled with today’s episode, it would appear the move could wind up being more permanent.

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Adams made his Y&R debut on November 4, 2025 as the successor to Rory Gibson who last played Noah on-screen in April of 2023. Earlier in 2025, Gibson took over the role of Michael Corinthos on Genera Hospital replacing Chad Duell, who stepped away from the part after 15 years.

Braun who played Adam’s mother on Days of Our Lives when she was Ava Vitali and he was Tripp Dalton, first appeared on Y&R back on October 14, 2025, where we soon learned she had become Noah’s lover as the new character, Sienna Bacall.  It should be noted, Adams was on contract with the number #1 soap, while Braun has been on recurring status.

With Josh Griffith now exited as head writer of The Young and the Restless, and the newly announced co-head writing team of Jamey Giddens and Dan O’Connor having taken his place and starting their new tenure this week, it will be interesting to see how the duo resets the show, and if a Noah and Sienna return is in the cards for the future or not.

So, what do you think about the seeming departures of Lucas Adams and Tamara Braun from The Young and the Restless? Weigh-in via the comment section. But first, check out our recent live chat with Tamara and Lucas on the Michael Fairman Channel.

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Rosie O’Donnell Says She Will Return to ‘The View’ During its Season 30

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Rosie O’Donnell revealed that she plans to head back to a seat at the table of ABC’s morning talk show The View.

The announcement came during Monday’s episode of The Tangle Podcast where she shared she will participate in “in whatever way they want” her or “just as a guest” for its upcoming 30th season.

The View’s season 30 will kick-off this fall in September. O’Donnell explained, “They’re bringing back all the hosts, I think. And, you know, I’m pretty proud of that show, what it’s become and how it really speaks to the people and to politics.”

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ROSIE ON HER PREVIOUS GO-ROUNDS ON THE VIEW

As fans of The View know, O’Donnell famously had two different one-year stints on the talk show in 2007 and again in 2014- 2015. She often feuded with then co-host Elizabeth Hasselbeck.

However, during her discussion with host, Kyle Ridley on The Tangle Podcast, O’Donnell also noted she often had tense moments with longtime moderator and anchor, Whoopi Goldberg.

O’Donnell also expressed, “Many, many people got the short end of the stick there. It was, you know, it was a factory where people were being churned in and out and their tenuous security, nobody got to be calm. It also was a show at the time that was run by a man. A show created by a woman, for women, about women, and the man was deciding what we should talk about. And that didn’t sit right with me, you know.”

Back in 2023, Brooke Shields had asked Rosie on her podcast, Now What? with Brooke Shields, about how she felt on her two stints at The View and all the controversy that surrounded it. Rosie at that time, stated, “I know this, it’s not the best use of my talent to get in a show where I have to argue and defend basic principles of humanity and kindness. It was not something I’d ever do again.”

You can check out the clip with Rosie and Kyle Ridley discussing her return to The View in some form for its upcoming 30th season below.

Then weigh-in: Would you be excited to see Rosie, even for a one-day or a week guest stint on the upcoming celebratory season of The View, or not so much? Let us know via the comment section.

 

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‘General Hospital’ Fan Club Weekend 2026 (Photos)

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General Hospital Fan Club Weekend brought out many of your favorites to the four day event; with the main cast gathering on Saturday, August 1. Fans near and far attended the weekend held this year at the Burbank Marriott Hotel. Whether it be the main cast event or the smaller more intimate events featuring two or three cast members a great time was had by all.

Some of the cast participating in the main cast event included: Cyrus Hobbi (Yuri), Gary James Fuller (James), Bradford Anderson (Spinelli), Viron Weaver (Wiley), Paige Herschell (Jacinda), Chris McKenna (Brennan), Josh Kelly (Cody), Kayden Brenna Tokarsi (Scout), Cassandra James (Terry), Laura Wright (Carly), Dominic Zamprogna (Dante), Carolyn Hennesy (Diane), Rick Hearst (Ric), Adrian Anchondo (ex-Marco), and Chloe Lanier (ex-Nelle).

In addition to, Van Hansis (Lucas), Cameron Mathison (Drew), Ryan Paevey (ex-Cassius), Easton Rocket Sweda (Leo), Maurice Benard (Sonny), Kristen Vaganos (Molly), Nancy Lee Grahn (Alexis), Kate Mansi (ex-Kristina), Rebecca Herbst (Elizabeth), Cynthia Watros (Nina), Kristina Wagner (Felicia) and more.

Take a look at some of the snaps from the main event arrivals below:

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GH’s Maurice Benard on-hand to meet the fans.

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Jack Brennan in the house … Chris McKenna.

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Adrian Anchondo, Van Hansis and Anchondo’s boyfriend, Days of Our Lives, Colton Little.

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GH’s Josh Kelly and his gal, the former Nelle Benson of Port Charles, Chloe Lanier.

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One of General Hospital’s newest cast members, Kayden Brenna Tokarski attends her first GHFCW event.

Check out some more arrival images featuring: Laura Wright (Carly), Cassandra James (Terry), Carolyn Hennesy (Diane) and more in the gallery below.

Michael Fairman TV will be adding more images to this post in the day ahead.

So, were you glad to see so many of your GH favorites attending this year’s General Hospital Fan Club Weekend? Let us know via the comment section.

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