On February 3rd, 2019, Kristoff St. John passed away aged 52. He was a beloved American actor, best known for his role as Neil Winters on The Young and the Restless. Over his long career, St. John was regularly praised for his inimitable style and gravitas as an actor. He received ten Daytime Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series, and won the award twice. Kristoff’s in-depth portrayal of Neil Winters embarked on a journey of ups and downs, garnering a loyal following. Outside the screen, St. John was passionate about positive representation of African Americans in the media. He was a founding board member of The Remembering at Antique Theatre Foundation, and a contributing author to 'Grief Diaries - Loss of a Child'. Kristoff St. John is survived by his ex-wife, Mia St. John, and his two children, Julian and Paris. He will be remembered fondly.