Lauralee Bell, Patty Weaver, Michael Damian Will Return to 'The Young and the Restless' for Kay's Memorial
Following the death of 84-year-old Jeanne Cooper, it's finally time to say goodbye to her character, Katherine Chancellor, on The Young and the Restless.
In episodes airing Sept. 3 and 4, the citizens of Genoa City -- past and present -- will gather at Chancellor Park, a sprawling new set for the CBS soap, where they will pay their final respects to "the Duchess."
Among the stars returning for the flashback-packed tribute are Lauralee Bell (Christine), Tricia Cast (Nina), Patty Weaver (Gina), Adrienne Frantz (Amber), Beau Kazer (Brock) and '80s rock sensation Michael Damian (Danny) who will perform, That's When I'll Stop Loving You.
The ceremony will be conducted by Father Todd Williams, the recurring character played by Cooper's real-life son Corbin Bernsen.
"Katherine knew she was dying and made it clear she didn't want a sad event where everyone wore black and was miserable. She wanted a celebration and that's exactly what she's getting," executive producer Jill Farren Phelps told TV Guide Magazine. "And Katherine being Katherine, she will continue to orchestrate things from on high -- just as she always did on earth."
As EnStars previously reported, CBS has planned a multi-episode tribute for the late Jeanne Cooper, who played Kay Chancellor on the show. The network announced that Kay's loved ones will find out that she passed away while on a trip with her husband Murphy (Michael Fairman).
The actual memorial episodes and news of Kay's death won't air until September 3 and 4, CBS confirmed in a press release.
"In the coming weeks, Kay’s memory will be honored in several very special ways that allow us to pay tribute to Jeanne in the remarkable manner she deserves," Young And The Restless executive producer Jill Farren Phelps said in a statement. "It is an extraordinary story that will bring the residents of Genoa City together to remember this woman they all loved."
