Veteran actor Jerry Douglas, popular his long-running role on “The Young and the Restless”, has died. He was 88.
Douglas died on Tuesday 9th November after “a brief illness,” according to his representative, just days shy of his birthday on 12th November.
Born in Massachusetts, Douglas he attended Brandeis University, where he played quarterback on the school’s football team and earned a degree in economics.
After he graduated, he began pursuing acting. He joined the cast of “The Young and the Restless” in 1982, playing the role of John Abbott patriarch of the Abbott family and wealthy chairman of Jabot Cosmetics.
Douglas stayed with the CBS daytime soap opera for more than 30 years. After his character died in 2006, he continued to appear as Abbott’s spirit, who would appear to guide other characters through tough times. He last appeared in 2016.
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“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, the executive producer wrote 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 calibre 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’ career spanned six decades. In addition to “The Young and the Restless”, he appeared in numerous other television shows including “Cold Case”, “Melrose Place”, “The Christmas Wish”, “Crash” and “Arrested Development”.
Douglas was also a seasoned stage actor and singer. In 2007, he released a collection of jazz music with the album “The Best Is Yet to Come”.
He is survived by his wife Kym, as well as sons Jod and Hunter, daughter Avra, and two grandchildren.
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