Beau Kazer, The Young and the Restless star died on Dec. 30, it was announced Tuesday. He was 63 years old.

RIP Beau Kazer

Kazer originated the role of Brock Reynolds on the soap in 1974, and has appeared in over 105 episodes throughout the years. He left the show in 1980, but returned frequently from 1984 to 2013. He last appeared in a tribute episode to commemorate Jeanne Cooper, who played his mother on the soap opera.

The CBS Daytime Family mourns the loss of friend & family member, Beau Kazer. Thanks for the memories as Brock. #YR pic.twitter.com/qhU9psQDzo

— CBS Daytime (@CBSDaytime) January 6, 2015

Kazer is survived by his wife, Sharon Alkus.

The Y&R Cast Mourns Beau Kazer

It is with great sadness to share the news that Beau Kazer (Brock) passed away on December 30th in Thousand Oaks, California. Sweet man.

— Doug Davidson (@DougDavidsonYR) January 7, 2015

Beau Kaiser(Brock)died just after Xmas.Bon Voyage sweet man.See you later!

— Jess Walton (@JessWaltonYR) January 6, 2015

The Young and the Restless has lost another of its own… RIP Beau Kazer (Brock) God Bless @YRInsider @CBSDaytime #YR pic.twitter.com/OuhtELSQAG

— Daniel Goddard (@DanielGoddard) January 6, 2015