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!

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

Judging by what he's done thus far, I don't see him being able to pen a suitable funeral for Kay. IMO, I still don't think that he has a good grasp as to what Y&R is. Yes, he's TEN times better than MAB but he ain't perfection. IMO, Kay or John are the only writers that are capable (and studied) under Bill and knows what he'd do for a character like Katherine.

Those scenes with Katherine and Jill were ominously prescient.

The selfish person in me, feels like another piece of my childhood has gone away and that wonderful era of soaps that I grew up in (80s) has truly drawn to a close (at least on CBS, it has).

I guess, at the very least, I got the opportunity to see a professional in action-- who gave it her all, down to the last. I'm grateful that Corbin let us in more than he ever had to so that we could make our peace with the reality of the deterioration of her health and the end of her earthly existence. All I can offer in return is my deepest condolences to him and their family.

Thank goodness for You Tube where I can go and relive her best moments on Y&R and hopefully on other prime-time shows (it would be nice if MeTV could show some episodes this weekend). And yes, that will include Brenda Dickson because they had terrific chemistry as JC with Jess Walton.

What else is there to say, I will miss her and her feisty and hilarious interviews and her presence but I am glad she is at rest.

Edited May 8, 201312 yr by DramatistDreamer

Eric Braeden ‏@EBraeden46m

It feels like the end of an era! Everyone here is just deeply saddened! I loved working with her! We always had some laughs!

You will be missed Jeannie Cooper. While I haven't watched Y&R regularly in a while, I appreciate that Y&R never put Kay out to pasture or only drag her out for "special occasions". She pretty much constantly got story until the end.

RIP, Ms. Cooper. I'll simply add that you were one of the few reminders of how great this show once was and could be again, so I thank you very much for providing us with decades of great entertainment.

On another note: what's the likelihood that SOAPNet'll actually dedicate a weekend-long marathon to the great Kay Chancellor?

....and he's secretly saying, "God Bless Eric Braeden" after that Tweet.

I'll miss you Jeanne. Y&R won't be the same without you.

heather tom ‏@BBheathertom42m

Her grace and commitment to the work was an inspiration to us all-I will never forget her advice, support and encouragement

RIP, Ms. Cooper. I'll simply add that you were one of the few reminders of how great this show once was and could be again, so I thank you very much for providing us with decades of great entertainment.

On another note: what's the likelihood that SOAPNet'll actually dedicate a weekend-long marathon to the great Kay Chancellor?

Sadly, not very likely. They'll do a marathon for 90210 and One Tree Hill but they never acknowledge the passing of a veteran/daytime legend

Sadly, not very likely. They'll do a marathon for 90210 and One Tree Hill but they never acknowledge the passing of a veteran/daytime legend

While someone already explained the whole SOAPNET-being-owned-by-ABC thing to me, I'm sure that they can make an exception and make the same (at the very least) effort for Ms. Cooper as they did for the 50th anniversary of GH. If those GH throwback weekend ratings were any indication, folks would definitely tune in to watch some vintage Kay throughout a weekend (or at least DVR it).

But I'm just grateful Maria Arena Bell, Sheeffer, and Hamner aren't the ones in charge of this. I can only imagine the fuckery they'd inflict.

Good Lord. For starters, Kevin and Chloe would have the service at Crimson Lights.

Oh I just thought about it, they need to bring Amber back despite how many of us feel about her.

Plus, isn't the actor that portrayed Rex and at least one of the Phillip Chancellor actors alive? I'd really love for them to greet Katherine into heaven a la Dixie did on AMC. I thought that was cute.

If they have any class, they'll do what OLTL did with Phil Carey and Clint Ritchie and let the old faces limitations BS slide. Show clips of the original actors, specifically Brenda Dickson. Give the audience some [!@#$%^&*] credit.

As someone said, I doubt Soapnet would devote a marathon to Ms. Cooper's untimely passing. But, then again, it may be out of Soapnet's hands: The TV Guide Channel (now half owned by CBS) may now be the ones that hold the rights, so it may be up to them, since Y&R will debut in the summer at its new home.

While I wasn't a viewer of Y&R, my late grandma was, so I'm familiar with Ms. Cooper's work, a little. I still find it sad another piece of daytime's golden era is gone. May she RIP.

As someone said, I doubt Soapnet would devote a marathon to Ms. Cooper's untimely passing. But, then again, it may be out of Soapnet's hands: The TV Guide Channel (now half owned by CBS) may now be the ones that hold the rights, so it may be up to them, since Y&R will debut in the summer at its new home.

While I wasn't a viewer of Y&R, my late grandma was, so I'm familiar with Ms. Cooper's work, a little. I still find it sad another piece of daytime's golden era is gone. May she RIP.

So sad. Rest In Peace. What a talented, feisty, and strong woman. So glad to have had the chance to meet her. She was one of the all-time greats.