‘The young and the restless’ actor, Jerry Doughlas, is dead

Funmilayo Ayanwusi
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Soap opera actor, popular for his role in ‘The Young and the Restless,’ Jerry Douglas, has died.

According to his family, the 88-year-old died on Tuesday after a brief illness.

TMZ reports that JD, as he is fondly called, logged nearly 900 episodes on ‘Young & Restless’ dating back decades.

He was the third actor to play John Abbott, presiding over the Abbott Mansion and Jabot Cosmetics for 25 years until the fan-favorite character was killed in 2006.

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