Y&R: Jeanne Cooper has passed away

[dragonflies]

From Rick Hearst:

Rick Herbst

As fast as the world moves, it is the moments when you pause and reflect on the lives that touched you, inspired, you, made you laugh, and were proud to be associated with. I had the amazing honor of working with many of Daytime TV's Grand Dames in Beverly Mckinsey, Frances Reid, And Jeanne Cooper. Each of these women were trailblazers for how the iconic daytime genre became so popular. My heart is sad and my thoughts are with Jeanne Cooper's family. Jeanne and I worked together on Y&R as well as her son's Corbin Bernson's directorial film debut, "Carpool Guy" The bond between this Mother and Son team was amazing to be witness too. Sleep well dear lady. You real, raw, ballsy demeanor was only matched by your compassion and dedication.http://www.cnn.com/2013/05/08/showbiz/tv/obit-jeanne-cooper-young-restless/index.html

can you do it from your computer, I know some cable companies offer that.

[Y&RWorldTurner]

I laugh each time Kate Linder comments, given that Jeanne wrote in her book that Kate once tried to pitch a story where Katherine was killed off and Esther inherits everything from her, LOL.

[cattykittens]

Is Jess Walton’s limited availability her choice? I have yet to see her state she doesn’t want to work very often, but many posters ( not you) seem to state it over and over as fact. (Especially on SOC & nobody seems to question this “fact”)

Under MAB she asked for a 6 month vacation because of a new addition to their family. When she returned under JFP she made statements that she was thrilled to be back and she planned on commuting to work for the foreseeable future. She said nothing about working less to spend more time with her grandchild or family. If she did someone please send me the link.

I don’t know JW but she always seems devoted to her character and the show. I have a hard time believing she would only want to work once or twice every couple of months. She knows that means NO story and that wouldn’t be fulfilling as an actress, or for the character of Jill.

Contract or not, characters can still do story arcs, heck TB/Lauren did it for years. I believe we don’t see Jill because Sony/JFP don’t want to pay the money for her to do a complete story. Heck, do we even know if JFP offered her a decent contract?

[y&r_fan]

Back in September JFP said Jess had "agreed to return but not full time". I'm sure she was offered a contract.

[MTSRocks]

Does anyone have the final scene between MTS and Jeanne on YouTube? It looks to have been in the hospital for her most recent story but I cannot find it.

[full hearts]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFviwMSWXtQ

[MTSRocks]

Thanks!

[soapfan770]

Just curious but has Brenda Dickson given any comment on the passing of Jeanne Cooper? I know she had been ranting over a tell all book coming out soon or something as of late.

[Y&RWorldTurner]

She probably thought Jeanne (like Y&R) was already dead years ago.

[SoapDope]

I have watched Y&R for 35 years and there will be a HUGE void with no Mrs. Chancellor to look forward to. I am heartbroken by Jeanne's death.

It will be interesting to see how they will address the death of the iconic lady onscreen. I wouldn't doubt JFP isn't having the crew dismantle the Chancellor set as we speak. I also wonder if Kate Linder will still have a job. I hope they do a royal send off to the Duchess with former cast members coming back to say their goodbyes. I wouldn't hold my breath on that.

If Nikki wasn't tied down to that albatross Victor, they could do a story where Kay left her part of the house to Nikki ( If Brock didn't want it) and have her move into the house with Jill.

[y&r_fan]

Any opportunity to demonize JFP. Even in a thread like this. *sigh*

[SoapDope]

After viewing the scene with Nikki and Dr. Costner (Leigh J. McCloskey), I wouldn't mind if they would make his character a regular. I remember when he was on the show back in the 90's and they screwed things up by pairing him with Shari Shattuck's Ashley, then passed him over to Hope. They quickly wrote him out by having him leave with Hope back to the farm. Kurt also had history with Katherine (who took him in).

This is a message board where we discuss our thoughts and feelings about the show. I will say what ever, when ever I want.

[NothinButAttitude]

I don't think anyone is demonizing Jill. They're just looking at her track record and it ain't pretty. Even you can't deny that.

[chicklitsandfantasies]

And Lee Bell.

[AMCHistory]

I read her book, or rather, tried to read her book, and it was all mindless drivel. It was all over the place! She needs to fire her editor as he/ she obviously gave her zero help.