Soap fans tend to frame actors into their time in soaps but Kristoff started out as a child in the industry.  He knew many people.  I'm not sure if anyone besides those who were closest to him truly had insight, except perhaps each person's individual experience with him.

 

The writing on Y&R tended to box the character in and sadly, unless you made the effort, it was easy to forget how talented KSJ was.  I think he may have realized this and he tried to take on other acting roles in other arenas/media over the last few years. 

 

I was hoping Netflix would've picked up his documentary because as a former child actor who is well known and had this very rare experience in childhood, I thought it would've gotten a lot more attention.  I've seen documentaries that were a lot less compelling get picked up for Netflix.  I was surprised how fast the buzz faded, especially since KSJ tried hard to promote it.

 

The more I read these tweets and see videos and posts, the sadder I become.

 

 

So very sad to hear the tragic news about Kristoff St. John. I have not seen him in many years but remember fondly my time with him on @YandR_CBS Such a gentleman and wonderful actor. RIP dear...xx

— Barbara Crampton (@barbaracrampton) February 4, 2019

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Talk about his talent, share stories and memories if you have them. Lift him up and send him on his way with all the beautiful wonderful parts of him that left an impact on you. He deserves that & so much more. I love you Kristoff.

Thanks Faulkner for posting the tweets. I'm crying just reading them. 

Devastating news. Another one of the Y&R great ones gone. He (and Victoria Rowell) were the first two people I ever saw on Y&R. People would often complain about Neil's character (and, in recent years, they had many reasons) or call him boring, but his every moment was honest, authentic, organic. A strong presence, a beautiful man, and I always smiled when he came onscreen, even if the writing for him was terrible. What a loss. May he RIP.

 

From Nia Peeples:

 

 

 

Katherine Kelly Lang‏Verified account @KatherineKellyL 11m11 minutes ago

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The first news I heard when I got out of the jungle today was about the passing of a dear friend and colleague, Kristoff.. He was an amazing person and soul. My heart is broken.Sending lots of love and strength to his family and loved ones#kristoffstjohn #youngandrestless #yr

I can still remember when Kristoff guested on Family Matters, it wasn't anything huge, but it's just something that is memorable in my mind. 

4 minutes ago, dragonflies said:

I can still remember when Kristoff guested on Family Matters, it wasn't anything huge, but it's just something that is memorable in my mind. 

 

Jaleel White played his younger brother on a sitcom called Charlie and Company during the mid '80s.

 

Todd Bridges posted this after tweeting out a picture of Kristoff St. John.

 

Im left again today with feeling of such sadness. To keep losing friends. Its so hard and sad all i can do is pray for him and his family. Please all pray for his family. With me.

— Todd Bridges (@ToddBridges) February 4, 2019

From Karla Mosley:

 

 

12 minutes ago, DramatistDreamer said:

Soap fans tend to frame actors into their time in soaps but Kristoff started out as a child in the industry.  He knew many people.  I'm not sure if anyone besides those who were closest to him truly had insight, except perhaps each person's individual experience with him.

 

The writing on Y&R tended to box the character in and sadly, unless you made the effort, it was easy to forget how talented KSJ was.  I think he may have realized this and he tried to take on other acting roles in other arenas/media over the last few years. 

 

I was hoping Netflix would've picked up his documentary because as a former child actor who is well known and had this very rare experience in childhood, I thought it would've gotten a lot more attention.  I've seen documentaries that were a lot less compelling get picked up for Netflix.  I was surprised how fast the buzz faded, especially since KSJ tried hard to promote it.

 

The more I read these tweets and see videos and posts, the sadder I become.

 

 

Yes... many people only have their own frame of reference.  I've known who he was ever since I was a kid, as "Bad News Bears" was a TV series I loved and watched every episode of. Later on I found out that his father, besides being a director, was also in "Shaft". So his family has deep ties to many parts of the industry, not just daytime. 

From Lamon Archey:

 

 

I don't think I saw this posted, beautiful words

 

 

 

6 minutes ago, DramatistDreamer said:

 

Jaleel White played his younger brother on a sitcom called Charlie and Company during the mid '80s.

 

Todd Bridges posted this after tweeting out a picture of Kristoff St. John.

 

Yes... he was on  a great many shows, he has worked more or less steadily since 1978.