'Days of Our Lives' Star Quinn Redeker Has Died at 86 – He's Survived by 4 Beloved Kids & Two Grandkids

• Quinn Redeker passed away at the age of 86.

• He was known for roles in 'Days Of Our Lives' and 'The Young And The Restless.

Fans of daytime soap operas "The Young and The Restless" and "Days of Our Lives" have been left reeling after the news that Quinn Redeker passed away in his late 80s. The announcement came on January 9, 2023.

He won many awards and became a household name during his career, and fans are devastated at his loss. His family is also heartbroken that their dear patriarch has passed away.

The actor won awards for his roles in "The Young and the Restless," "Days of Our Lives," and "Deer Hunter." He also had roles in films like "Ordinary People," "The Electric Horseman," and "The Candidate."

He starred in over 200 episodes of "The Young and the Restless" and was considered "Sexy Rexy" because of his character's name, Rex Sterling. However, that is different from where his role on the show began.

In fact, he got his start on the show as a conman who was arrested with his wife and children. Years later, he earned the role of Rex Sterling after Jill Abbot hired him after seeing him on a park bench to romance her nemesis.

While the star enjoyed a successful professional life, he also had a satisfying personal life as he raised his own family of four children and two grandchildren, by whom the actor is survived. He was 86 at the time of his death.

How Did Fans React to News of Redeker's Passing?

As soon as news of Redeker's passing broke, his fans were heartbroken and shocked. The information was broken by his family weeks after his passing. The "The Young and the Restless" official account shared a sweet tribute on Twitter.

One of Redeker's reps talked about him after his death and gushed about the impact Redeker has made on everyone. The rep, Christopher Hartman, said:

"He was a lovely man. So very talented. It was great to work with him."

Hartman shared the above statement before confirming that Redeker had died of natural causes. Yet this did not let fans rest easier. Instead, they remained shocked and saddened by the awful news.

Fans took to Twitter to share their heartbreak, talking about how they watched him and his TV wife and how much they enjoyed their scenes. One said he had just watched an episode of Redeker's the week before he passed away. Another sent condolences to the cast and crew of the shows he worked on.

What Was His Relationship with Jeanne Cooper?

While Redeker had a wonderful personal life that resulted in his four children, he also seemed to have a wonderful on-screen life. His character was married to Jeanne Cooper's character in "The Young and the Restless."

The pair shared a close relationship both on and off-screen, although it never went further than a sweet friendship. Cooper sadly passed away ten years before her on-screen husband in May 2013.

Her son, Corbin Bernsen, confirmed his mother's death on his personal Twitter account. He kept the statement short and did not mention his mother's cause of death, although it was known that she was suffering from an undisclosed illness.

Fans were as saddened by Cooper's death as they have been by Redeker's. The on-screen spouses were beloved by many. They lit up TV screens worldwide, and their platonic love for one another was apparent in their scenes.

Before her passing, Cooper was given the role of "The Young and the Restless" in 1973 after the show suffered terrible ratings. The show's creator, William J. Bell, knew it needed something more and knew Cooper could provide it.

After taking her on, the show's ratings improved, and Bell knew he had made the right choice in hiring her. Lauralee Bell, who played Cricket on the show, and the daughter of the show's creator, said:

"Jeanne was the show's matriarch in every sense of the word."

Cooper had a remarkable career and significantly impacted each person she worked with, ensuring that she remained professional on the show even toward the end of her career in Hollywood.

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