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!

Barbara Crampton ‏@barbaracrampton 47s

RIP Jeanne Cooper.

Amazing talent. Beautiful person. Intuitive. Kind.

No one did classy and ballsy as well as she...xo

Shemar Moore ‏@shemarmoore 41m

Today. JEANNE COOPER passed away.. She played "MRS CHANCELOR" on The Young and The Restless.. She is a Legend. She made me laugh! All Love!!

Just love classic Kay and Jill

Just love classic Kay and Jill

Jeanne gets her Lifetime Achievement Emmy, 2004:

And her Lead Actress Emmy in 2008!

And her take on winning her Emmy:

Edited May 8, 201312 yr by MissLlanviewPA

"You're not going to be a winner every day, but you better make sure your character is."

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She hated that lifetime achievement award, and later spoke out about the way it was presented.

Charles Shaughnessy ‏@C_Shaughnessy 7m

Jeanne Cooper, a legend in Daytime. You entertained millions and will be sorely missed.

(His brother David was [still is? Not sure] a producer on Y&R for many years.)

Jeanne on Daytime TV itself:

Lauren Koslow ‏@laurenkoslow 2m

RT @laurenkoslow: #JeanneCooper Rest in Peace gallant lady, I still remember your kind & encouraging words …on my first very first job #YR

Diana DeGarmo ‏@DianaDeGarmo 8m

Just heard the devastating news about the 1 & only Jeanne Cooper's passing. My love goes out to all of her family and friends-heart breaking

Woke up to this news. Extremely sad thing to see. The soap world just won't be right without her. Y&R will not be Y&R without her at all. If JG/JFP [!@#$%^&*] this up I will be so pissed. Kay needs to have the best soap funeral ever done.

Barbara Crampton ‏@barbaracrampton 4m

Jeanne Cooper was gracious & welcoming to new players on the set.

Extras, day players, to me. She made me feel like family on the first day.

Michael Muhney ‏@michaelmuhney 5h

She lived a long life. She kicked her fair share of asses. The world just got a little less feisty today. You'll be missed, Jeanne Cooper.

Lauralee Bell ‏@LauraleeB4real 4h

Jeanne took me under her wing from the moment I started Y&R. A friend, teacher, mother figure, a true joy. I will miss her so!

#YR40

Scott Reeves ‏@reevesforreal 3h

Rest peacefully @Jeannecooper1. We love you and look forward to singing a new song.

Psalm 23

Eva Longoria ‏@EvaLongoria 4h

Nooooo! Really? RT @Cvill03: @EvaLongoria Today Geona City's lost it's beautiful Dame & Grand (cont)

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michelle stafford ‏@TheRealStafford 3h

There are some people in the world who are just magical...Jeanne Cooper was one of those people #Legend #ripjeanne #originalbadass #beauty

Edited May 8, 201312 yr by MissLlanviewPA

She hated that lifetime achievement award, and later spoke out about the way it was presented.

Really? I feel like I've read about this before, but what did she say?

I know she spoke out about that hideous soap segment on the CBS at 75 special from about ten or so years ago. It consisted of Patricia Heaton making jokes and a montage of "They started on CBS soaps" people. The camera panned on visibly pissed Jeanne, Kim, SuFla, Martha Byrne, Helen Wagner, etc.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QCXulE164k