‘Young And The Restless’ Actor Kristoff St. John Dead At 52, Cause Of Death A Mystery

On Sunday, 52-year old The Young and the Restless actor, Kristoff St. John, who was known for his role as Neil Winters, was found dead.

The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner confirmed his death at a home in Woodland Hills, California.

After the shocking news broke of St. John’s death, CBS Television Network and Sony Pictures Television released a joint statement and gave condolences to his family. “The news of Kristoff St. John’s passing is heartbreaking. He was a very talented actor and an even better person. For those of us who were fortunate enough to work with him on The Young and the Restless for the last 27 years, he was a beloved friend whose smile and infectious laugh made every day on set a joy and made audiences love him,” they said. “On behalf of the Y&R cast and crew, CBS and Sony Pictures Television, we offer our heartfelt sympathy to his family and loved ones, especially his two daughters, Paris and Lola.”

St. John’s fiancée Kseniya Mikhaleva also shared her grief on Instagram.

“How did it happen ??? How ??? Why did you leave so early ???? and left me alone ….. I can’t believe” she wrote and later deleted. “You were everything to me …. you were a loving father, a loving man,…..how love??”

She also posted Instagram stories including a photo of the couple kissing with the caption, “Why…just tell me why.” 

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As of now, no cause of death has been released and an autopsy is scheduled for Monday.

Last year, St. John went on a four-month-plus hiatus after seeking a leave of absence to undergo psychiatric treatment after a reported scare involving his mental health. The actor had been open about his struggles with depression after the unexpected loss of his son, Julian, who committed suicide four years ago. At the time, he and his ex-wife Mia’s son was seeking treatment at a mental health facility. The couple sued the facility for negligence and the case was settled out of court.

On St. John’s Twitter account, the last activity on January 21, involved a retweeted message about losing a child. “Grieving the loss of a child is a process. It begins on the day your child passes, and ends the day the parent joins them,” it read.

St. John is best known for his role on The Young and the Restless. Over a decade-long career on the show, he won two Emmy awards for playing the character Neil Winters. St. John’s also appeared in shows including Happy Days, Wonder Woman, and the miniseries Roots: The Next Generations. He also had recurring roles on Diagnosis: Murder and Hangin’ with Mr. Cooper.