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Kristoff St. John Dead At 52

A popular soap opera star has unfortunately passed away.

TMZ reports that Kristoff St. John of “The Young and the Restless”  was found dead Sunday by a friend who went to check on him. So far authorities do not believe there was foul play. A source says however that alcohol may have been a factor.

The veteran actor won 10 NAACP Image Awards for his role as Neil Winters on the soap opera. He also earned 9 Daytime Emmy Award nominations.