12-11-2021 , 02:08 AM
https://decider.com/2021/11/11/the-young...glas-dead/ ‘The Young and the Restless’ Actor Jerry Douglas Dead At 88
By Abby Monteil
Nov 11, 2021 at 10:26am Jerry Douglas, best-known for playing The Young and the Restless patriarch John Abbott for over 30 years, has died. He was 88.
The actor’s representative confirmed that he died on Tuesday “after a brief illness,” just a few days before his birthday on November 12. Douglas is survived by wife Kym Douglas; sons Jod and Hunter; daughter Avra; two grandchildren and a host of nieces.
“On behalf of the entire company of The Young and the Restless, we send our deepest sympathies to the Douglas family on the passing of Jerry Douglas,” Anthony Morina, an executive producer of The Young In The Restless, said in a statement on Wednesday.
Morina continued: “Jerry came to Y&R in 1982 with an impressive resume of credits. Our show was lucky to have an actor of his caliber join the Y&R cast and introduce the audience to the iconic Abbott family. His contribution to the legacy of Y&R as Abbott family patriarch, John Abbott is still felt to this day. He will be sorely missed.”
Douglas played wealthy single father and Jabot Cosmetics chairman John Abbott. After his character died in 2006, he periodically appeared as John’s spirit, appearing to other characters when they most needed him. His last episode aired in 2016.
The actor’s career spanned over 60 years. He also appeared in TV series like Cold Case, Crash, The Christmas Wish, Melrose Place, and Arrested Development. Douglas’ TV credits include Avalanche, JFK, The Godson, Head Over Spurs in Love, and Mommie Dearest.
By Abby Monteil
Nov 11, 2021 at 10:26am Jerry Douglas, best-known for playing The Young and the Restless patriarch John Abbott for over 30 years, has died. He was 88.
The actor’s representative confirmed that he died on Tuesday “after a brief illness,” just a few days before his birthday on November 12. Douglas is survived by wife Kym Douglas; sons Jod and Hunter; daughter Avra; two grandchildren and a host of nieces.
“On behalf of the entire company of The Young and the Restless, we send our deepest sympathies to the Douglas family on the passing of Jerry Douglas,” Anthony Morina, an executive producer of The Young In The Restless, said in a statement on Wednesday.
Morina continued: “Jerry came to Y&R in 1982 with an impressive resume of credits. Our show was lucky to have an actor of his caliber join the Y&R cast and introduce the audience to the iconic Abbott family. His contribution to the legacy of Y&R as Abbott family patriarch, John Abbott is still felt to this day. He will be sorely missed.”
Douglas played wealthy single father and Jabot Cosmetics chairman John Abbott. After his character died in 2006, he periodically appeared as John’s spirit, appearing to other characters when they most needed him. His last episode aired in 2016.
The actor’s career spanned over 60 years. He also appeared in TV series like Cold Case, Crash, The Christmas Wish, Melrose Place, and Arrested Development. Douglas’ TV credits include Avalanche, JFK, The Godson, Head Over Spurs in Love, and Mommie Dearest.