The Young and the Restless star Kristoff St. John dies at 52

Actor Kristoff St. John.
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The Young and the Restless star Kristoff St. John has died at 52, NBC News reports.

St. John, who played Neil Winters on the long-running soap opera for nearly three decades, was found dead at his home in Woodland Hills, California. His death was confirmed by his lawyer, and while no cause has been officially released, NBC News and People reported that police have investigated it as a possible alcohol overdose.

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Brendan Morrow

Brendan worked as a culture writer at The Week from 2018 to 2023, covering the entertainment industry, including film reviews, television recaps, awards season, the box office, major movie franchises and Hollywood gossip. He has written about film and television for outlets including Bloody Disgusting, Showbiz Cheat Sheet, Heavy and The Celebrity Cafe.