“He lived for the day.
He loved working in film, prime time and starring on ‘The Young and the Restless’.
He cared about preserving the African American legacy on the show and not being pigeon-holed into a Black storyline.
Proud we pulled in a huge audience, and a huge Black, female audience.
We understood the gravity of what we were responsible for and he took that very seriously.”
St. John’s character,Neil Winters, was killed off on the showfollowing his death.
“Kristoff St. John loved his family so much.
He was a charming, kind, eloquent man, besides being a great artist.
There are no words for the sadness and missed opportunity to help him.
I wish I could have.
RIP dear angel,” co-star Catherine Bachtweeted.
Loving, kind, funny, talented, and a great friend.
I still can’t believe you’re gone Kristoff.
You will live forever in my heart," alongside a picture of her and St. John.
RIP my brother #4Years #SayHisName #KristoffStJohn."
Coincidentally today I had to empty his storage unit.
It was painful & beautiful remembering what an amazing man he was."
Although St. John is gone, his legacy lives on.
