‘Young and The Restless’ Spoilers: Neil’s Tragic Death Brings Malcolm Back to Genoa City

The Young and the Restless spoilers promise a sad day for fans of Kristoff St John as Neil Winters‘ sudden and tragic death is revealed on the CBS soap. Malcolm Winters (Shemar Moore) is back for the final episodes surrounding Neil’s death. The arc culminates in a special tribute episode for the beloved and troubled actor that will include many familiar faces beyond the appearance of Malcolm Winters.

Young and the Restless Spoilers: Neil Winters Death to Mirror That of Kristoff St John

In a case of life imitating art, Y&R‘s new writing team constructed a new plot to take Neil Winters off the Genoa City scene with a tragic death, as sad and sudden as that of the actor that played him, Kristoff St John. As most fans know, the official cause of death of the actor was cardiac disease complicated by an accidental alcohol overdose.

Young and the Restless spoilers show this final storyline will last several days and then a special episode that looks back at Kristoff St John’s career and time on Y&R will take place. For the memorial episode, Mishael Morgan (AKA Hilary Curtis) returns as will Victoria Rowell who played Drucilla Winters are back. Both played ex-wives of Neil Winters and both saw their characters killed off the show.

When Will Neil Winters Death Be Revealed on Y&R?

In one month, on April 23, word hits Genoa City that Neil Winters died. It will be sudden and unexpected according to Young and the Restless spoilers. Then on April 25-26, Shemar Moore reprises his role as Malcolm Winters, no doubt to lay his brother to rest and comfort nephew Devon Hamilton (Bryton James). Malcolm Winters relocated to Guam when Shemar left the soap to take on a prime time role with Criminal Minds.

He reprised the role of brother to Neil in 2014. Neil Winters went blind on The Young and the Restless. So, Malcolm Winters came to visit but didn’t stay too long. Now, the actor is back for his character to say goodbye to a brother he lost. And for Shemar to say farewell to Kristoff. Because Shemar considered him both a friend and brother. And he credits him for challenging him and also rooting for him.

Young and the Restless: Memorial to Kristoff St John – April 29, 2019

Y&R prepared a week-long storyline for Neil Winters’ untimely passing and sad days in Genoa City,  You can bet the funeral for Neil will be a sad one with all the actors on The Young and the Restless spoilers so affected by his loss. In particular, we can anticipate Devon being front and center at the funeral. As well as sober pals Jack Abbott (Peter Bergman) and Nikki Newman (Melody Thomas Scott) among others.

Then on Monday, April 29, there’s a special memorial episode. That’s when Mishael Morgan and Victoria Rowell return. Kristoff St John’s nearly 30-year run on the soap gets a look-back. Plus, clips with cast members still on the show. And also those that have moved on that have fond recollections to share. This will be a sad and final farewell to the beloved role and actor that brought it to life.

Don’t miss any episodes in the last week of April on Y&R to see Malcolm Winters’ return and then fans, cast and crew say goodbye to Neil Winters and Kristoff St John.

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