I hope it's ok to make a separate topic on this.

Corbin Bernsen

15 minutes ago ·

Wasn't sure how I would have to say these words so I opt for simplicity at least to begin...

My mother passed away this morning just a short time ago, peaceful with my sister by her side, in her sleep. I was going to visit this afternoon, thought I had time. Reminder to self - time is a precious thing. I too am at peace however. I said my goodbyes several times over during the last few weeks. I'll go one last time now for a gentle kiss a final farewell for this lifetime. She has been a blaze her entire life, that beacon, that boxer I spoke of earlier. She went the full twelve rounds and by unanimous decision... won! And while her light finally gave into the wind that gives flight to all our journeys, there will always be a glimmer left behind by what she stood for. I will speak about that more in coming days, months I suppose. I will certainly dedicate what remains of my life to continue her purpose of honesty, equality, humility, empathy and love. So many of you have said your prayers for her and right now, today, I can say the best way to honor her is to inhabit your lives with those things she stood for. I would ask that closer friends respectfully give us some time to find our family's path in this transition, and please limit calls, emails and the rest for a couple of days. As always, your outpouring of love here on this page, is not only welcomed to continue but truly appreciated and comforting. I asked my sister what time she passed exactly, and she told me (not to important for public record) but I was working out and just happened to pick out a song for my final moments on the treadmill - "Everlasting Light" by the Black Keys. Oh what a wonder it all is... what a magnificence!

"Goodnight..."

I had a feeling those were her last scenes

I'm sorry but if Josh can't handle doing her stellar ending then steal Kay Alden for the day from B&B and let her pen Kay's funeral. I refuse to let Ms. Chancellor have a basic a** funeral. I refuse to watch another daytime legend, who played a stellar character have a basic funeral. After seeing the mockery of Helen Wagner/Nancy Hughes in the past years, I'm not standing for it. SONY/Jill better pony up whatever money is needed to respect the legacy of this woman. And on HER special day, I'd prefer they not run any other stories. It should be about Kay and Kay ONLY. Some of you guys might respectfully disagree and that's fine. I've (like many on here) have grown up watching this woman and view her as my "grandmother" through the television as played a part in my every day life. I only expect the best for this woman.

Edited May 8, 201312 yr by Nothin'ButAttitude

I had a feeling those were her last scenes

Yes. It makes me wonder if she asked for something like this when she told them she was going into hospital.

I know I shouldn't have watched that

I had a feeling those were her last scenes

It's like they had planned them to be

I'm sorry but it Josh can't handle doing her stellar ending then steal Kay Alden for the day from B&B and let her pen Kay's funeral. I refuse to let Ms. Chancellor have a basic a** funeral. I refuse to watch another daytime legend, who played a stellar character have a basic funeral. After seeing the mockery of Helen Wagner/Nancy Hughes in the past years, I'm not standing for it. SONY/Jill better pony up whatever money is needed to respect the legacy of this woman. And on HER special day, I'd prefer they not run any other stories. It should be about Kay and Kay ONLY. Some of you guys might respectfully disagree and that's fine. I've (like many on here) have grown up watching this woman and view her as my "grandmother" through the television as played a part in my every day life. I only expect the best for this woman.

How do you know he can't handle writing Kay's funeral?

I'm going to miss her interviews too. She always had these great comments, and yes, some people clucked their tongues, but I never thought it was one of the puff piece ego trips or bad PR outlays that you usually get. Whether it was saying that she'd wanted the show to make Brock gay, or pointing out how completely pointless Philip's return from the dead was, to talking about her battles with alcohol, to saying Y&R had become "the young and the rest of us," she was a very good read.

I'm sorry but it Josh can't handle doing her stellar ending then steal Kay Alden for the day from B&B and let her pen Kay's funeral. I refuse to let Ms. Chancellor have a basic a** funeral. I refuse to watch another daytime legend, who played a stellar character have a basic funeral. After seeing the mockery of Helen Wagner/Nancy Hughes in the past years, I'm not standing for it. SONY/Jill better pony up whatever money is needed to respect the legacy of this woman. And on HER special day, I'd prefer they not run any other stories. It should be about Kay and Kay ONLY. Some of you guys might respectfully disagree and that's fine. I've (like many on here) have grown up watching this woman and view her as my "grandmother" through the television as played a part in my every day life. I only expect the best for this woman.

Yes. To everything.

It's like they had planned them to be

We don't know exactly what has been going on with her health wise so it wouldn't surprise me if they planned them to be

I haven't watched Y&R in forever, so I had no idea she'd gotten so weak. It makes her death all the harder for me to take, considering, in my head, she's still the wild, bawdy, vibrant broad she's always been. But then again, no matter how weak she was, she remained that person in the inside, I'm sure.

Katherine was an infuriating character, there were many times I flip-flopped between loving and hating her.

You don't get that kind of reaction much from any character these days, yet alone any reaction at all.

I'm sorry but it Josh can't handle doing her stellar ending then steal Kay Alden for the day from B&B and let her pen Kay's funeral. I refuse to let Ms. Chancellor have a basic a** funeral. I refuse to watch another daytime legend, who played a stellar character have a basic funeral. After seeing the mockery of Helen Wagner/Nancy Hughes in the past years, I'm not standing for it. SONY/Jill better pony up whatever money is needed to respect the legacy of this woman. And on HER special day, I'd prefer they not run any other stories. It should be about Kay and Kay ONLY. Some of you guys might respectfully disagree and that's fine. I've (like many on here) have grown up watching this woman and view her as my "grandmother" through the television as played a part in my every day life. I only expect the best for this woman.

You'll get no argument from me. That is what I want, too.

Back in the mid-90s, when Louise Sorel left Days (for not the last time, as it turned out), her last episode was ENTIRELY focused on Vivian Alamain. Jeanne Cooper deserves at least that much, and I am also hoping for flashbacks of Kay's story -- the drinking, the rivalry with Kay, driving Philip off a cliff, the facelift, Philip Jr, Rex, everything.

ETA

So many [!@#$%^&*] re-posts today.

Edited May 8, 201312 yr by Y&RWorldTurner