Young and the Restless Vets You May Not Know Passed Away

Our journey begins with Terry Lester, who portrayed the original Jack Abbott from 1980 to 1989. Terry brought an edge to the character, making viewers love to hate him. After leaving "Y&R" in '89, he continued his soap journey on NBC's "Santa Barbara" and "As the World Turns." Tragically, on November 28, 2003, Terry Lester passed away suddenly at the age of 53, leaving fans in shock. The cause of his death was later revealed to be a heart attack.

Next on our list is the iconic Jeanne Cooper, who portrayed Katherine Chancellor from the show's debut in 1973 until her passing in 2013. Jeanne was a central figure, earning two Daytime Emmy Awards during her remarkable 40-year run. She left an indelible mark on the soap opera world. On May 8, 2013, at the age of 84, Jeanne Cooper passed away in her sleep. Her son, actor Corbin Bernsen, officiated the memorial service for her character, creating powerful tribute episodes to honor her legacy. #YR #YoungAndRestless #JerryDouglas