It’s only been a couple of hours since news of Kristoff St. John’s death was announced, but his passing has sent shockwaves across the internet. Countless co-stars from the Young and the Restless, other soap operas, or other celebrities in general have share messages of support for his family. Needless to say that Kristoff was beloved by many, including the most devoted of Y&R fans.
The Young and the Restless Co-Stars, and the World, say their goodbyes to Kristoff St. John
Kristoff St. John has played the role of corporate executive Neil Winters since joining the Young and the Restless in 1991. Earlier this morning, friends came by his house and discovered his body. Once the ambulance and the police came to the premisses, he was pronounced dead on the spot. There is no evidence of foul play as of now, although there are reports of alcohol somehow having played its way into this tragic ending.
Kristoff has starred in many movies and TV shows over the years, including Happy Days, Roots: The Next Generation, and The Cosby Show. Kristoff St. John joined Y&R in 1991 and has played the same role ever since.
We have compiled of goodbyes from co-stars and other people that have shared heart-warming during this very tragic day.
Eric Braeden: “My good friend and colleague, MY BROTHA, KRISTOFF ST.JOHN , passed away!! No words right now!!” He also shared another tweet later on, where he said: Sitting by myself in my car! It’s raining outside, with dark clouds and wind outside… am reading your tweets about my friend KRISTOFF! Thank you all for your kind words! I have none right now! He was a hell of an actor and simply one of the nicest guys ever! Can’t believe it!.
My good friend and colleague, MY BROTHA, KRISTOFF ST.JOHN , passed away!! No words right now!! pic.twitter.com/um3RVtQYPh
— Eric Braeden (@EBraeden) February 4, 2019
PETA Tweeted: PETA joins fans of The Young and the Restless in mourning the loss of soap opera star and outspoken animal advocate Kristoff St. John. Kristoff was a compassionate #vegan who spoke up against wearing fur, and circus abuse. He will be greatly missed. http://peta.vg/2etb
PETA joins fans of The Young and the Restless in mourning the loss of soap opera star and outspoken animal advocate Kristoff St. John 🙏
Kristoff was a compassionate #vegan who spoke up against wearing fur, and circus abuse. He will be greatly missed. https://t.co/uAzpb5uVfU
— PETA (@peta) February 4, 2019
Melody Thomas Scott said: “Thank you all for your condolences for my dear friend Kristoff.We all loved him so much. Brokenhearted #RIPKristoffStJohn #WillAlwaysLoveYou”
Thank you all for your condolences for my dear friend Kristoff.We all loved him so much. Brokenhearted 💔 #RIPKristoffStJohn #WillAlwaysLoveYou
— Melody Thomas Scott (@MelodyThomasSco) February 4, 2019
Former co-star Eileen Davidson tweeted: “I’ll miss you Steel @kristoffstjohn1 ”
I’ll miss you Steel @kristoffstjohn1 💔
— Eileen Davidson (@eileen_davidson) February 4, 2019
We at Daily Soap Dish want to send our deepest condolences to Kristoff’s family, we can’t imagine what they must be going through in this very difficult time. By all accounts, Kristoff was a well-liked and stand-up character on, as well as off, the screen. The soap community has lost an icon, and the world has lost someone that tried to leave this place better than we he entered. You will be sorely missed Kristoff St. John, may you Rest In Peace.
