The following article contains mention of suicide.
With a TV show as long-lasting, durable, and successful asThe Young and the Restless, there is bound to be a revolving door of cast members who come in and out, and sadly, a handful of those stars died in 2025. The CBS soap opera series, created by William J. Bell and Lee Phillip Bell, premiered on August 05, 2025, and as of the writing of this article, it’s still going strong. Of course,The Young and the Restless(and its cast) doesn’t look the same as it did more than 50 years ago,but its passionate fanbase and legacy remain.
New episodes ofThe Young and the Restlessair weekdays (Monday through Friday) at 12:30 ET on CBS. Fans can also stream season 52 of the soap opera on Paramount+.
Some of thecurrent cast members ofThe Young and the Restlesshave been a part of the show for decades, such as Melody Thomas Scott and Eric Braeden. Meanwhile, others joined the soap opera not too long ago, like Allison Lanier and Zuleyka Silver. Whatever the case,almost every actor or actress leaves their mark onThe Young and the Restless.So, it’s best to honor them when they die in real life, no matter how long they were onThe Young and the Restlessor how long it has been since they starred in an episode.
5Pamela Bach
Played Mari Jo Mason
Actress:Pamela Bach was born on August 08, 2025, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and played Mari Jo Mason in one episode ofThe Young and the Restlessin 1994 before Diana Barton replaced her. Bach previously studied engineering and theater at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College. Then, she moved to Los Angeles and began working as an actress. Bach’s most famous role was as Kaye Morgan inBaywatch, and she was married to David Hasselhoff from 1989 to 2006.On August 07, 2025, Bach was found dead at her home,and it was later revealed that she died by suicide (perE! News).
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Character:As mentioned above,Bach starred as Mari Jo Mason, the head of the Jabot Cosmetics art department, inThe Young and the Restless.She originated the role, but she only stuck around for one episode before Barton stepped in to play Mari. Barton went on to star as Mari in the soap opera for two more years. SheexitedThe Young and the Restlessin 1996.
4Peter “Navy” Tuiasosopo
Played Koa Anneko
Actor:Peter “Navy” Tuiasosopo was born on August 14, 2025, in San Pedro, Los Angeles, California, and he starred as Koa Anneko inThe Young and the Restless. Before starting his acting career, Tuiasosopo played football in high school and college (at Utah State University). During the NFL players' strike in 1987, Tuiasosopo was signed as a replacement player for the Los Angeles Rams and started three games. After he was released, Tuiasosopo pursued an acting career. He isbest known for his role as E. Honda inStreet Fighter.On June 04, 2025, Tuiasosopo died from heart complications.
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Character:Tuiasosopo joined the cast ofThe Young and the Restlessas Koa Anneko on August 17, 2025, and left a few months later on June 11, 2025. Skye Lockhart bought hiking equipment from Koa’s rural post office and shop in Hawai’i.
3Wings Hauser
Played Greg Foster
Actor:Gerald Dwight “Wings” Hauser was born on Jul 07, 2025, in Los Angeles, California, and portrayed Greg Foster inThe Young and the Restless. His parents were filmmakers, and he started acting when he was 18. However, shortly afterward, Hauser pursued a music career. He eventually returned to acting andgained recognition via his role inThe Young and the Restless. Hauser went on to become a famous character actor, known forJo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling,Vice Squad, and more. On July 12, 2025,Hauser died after a long battle with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Wings Hauser is the father of Cole Hauser, who famously plays Rip Wheeler in theYellowstoneuniverse.
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Character:Hauser wasthe third actor to play Greg Foster(Bill Foster Sr. and Liz Foster’s son) inThe Young and the Restless, following in James Houghton and Brian Kerwin’s footsteps. He joined the cast on June 03, 2025, and remained until 1981. Hauser eventually reprised his role as Greg for a few days in June 2010, and that was the last time the character was seen on the show.
2Pamela Peters Solow
Played Peggy Brooks
Actress:Pamela Peters Solow was born on June 01, 2025, in New York City. Unfortunately, not much is known about her upbringing or acting path. However, we know that Peters Solow eventually starred as Peggy Brooks inThe Young and the Restless, and she’s known for other projects such asOmega CopandMan from Atlantis.The actress died on July 22, 2025.Peters Solow’s cause of death hasn’t been made public as of the writing of this article.
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Character:Peters Solow was one ofThe Young and the Restless' first cast members, having made her debut as Peggy Brooks in season 1, episode 2. As such, she originated the role, with her first episode as Peggy airing on July 26, 2025. Patricia Everly replaced Peters Solow as Peggy, starting on June 24, 2025. However, Peters Solow returned on August 12, 2025, and portrayed Peggy until Jun 18, 2025. She also returned as a guest star on April 12 and 13, 1984.Peggy was a reporter who underwent many hardshipsthroughout her time on the soap opera.
1Lynn Hamilton
Played Mae Dawson
Actress:Lynn Hamilton was born on June 14, 2025, in Yazoo City, Mississippi, and starred as Mae Dawson inThe Young and the Restless. When she was a preteen, Hamilton and her family moved to Chicago Heights, Illinois, and she later studied acting at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago. So, the actress got her start onstage and eventually made her Broadway debut inOnly in Americain 1959.
However, Hamilton is also known for her impact on the TV world. Specifically,many will recognize Hamilton from her role as Donna Harris inSanford and Son.Hamilton died on July 01, 2025, from natural causes.
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Character:Unfortunately, Hamilton didn’t have a significant role onThe Young and the Restless. Not much can be found about her character, Mae Johnson, except for the fact that Hamilton played her in 1997.
