I don't watch the show anymore, but a few people I work with can't make it throught he day without it and I had heard he went to prison and is sick and had a stroke and died a few days ago. I can't believe he is finally leaving.
2006-08-28 03:06:47 · 4 answers · asked by lisa29212 2 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Television
Yes John Abbot is dead (on the show) He died of a stroke because he was arguing with his son Jack about his (John) wife
2006-08-28 03:09:10 · answer #1 · answered by celine8388 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He hasn't been a major character on the show from what I have seen, in a while...I don't watch as much as I used to though.
Anyway, Soapcentral.com says this...
Despite claims elsewhere that long-time Y&R Jerry Douglas (John Abbott) would soon be returning to the show, soapcentral.com has learned that the actor has been let go - permanently.
After nearly two-and-a-half decades with The Young and the Restless, Douglas saw his character seemingly inextricably written into corner earlier this year. Douglas has appeared several times on-screen while his character was locked up for murder, the most recent appearance around Father's Day.
Since Douglas' contract did not technically expire until July, many fans had hoped that there was time for the actor and network execs to work out a deal that would allow the actor to return to the screen. A cryptic statement from the show's head writer seemed to offer a glimmer of hope.
"Jerry has been, and continues to be, an integral part of the Y&R cast," said Lynn Latham in a statement.
Douglas, the second actor to portray the role of John, joined the cast in 1982. He assumed the role from Brett Halsey, who originated the role two years earlier.
A final airdate for Douglas has not yet been made available. It is expected, however, to come sometime in mid-August.
(I read somewhere that his last day was August 18)
2006-08-28 10:18:38 · answer #2 · answered by pipi08_2000 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yup he did die last week on the show. Not sure where they are taking this,, cuz no Victor is sick too,, maybe they are warming us up to the idea they are getting rid of some of the "older" ppl.
2006-08-28 10:09:11 · answer #3 · answered by B V 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, talk about a stupid move on the part of YR executives.Lots of fans are really angry and I'm one of them. Meanwhile we're stuck with a bimbo named Carmen.....
2006-08-28 14:39:59 · answer #4 · answered by Yahooanswerssux 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋