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Eileen Davidson Breaks Down About Her ‘Young And The Restless’ Costar Kristoff St. John’s Death
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Feb. 5 2019, Updated 7:40 p.m. ET
Eileen Davidson issued an emotional statement on Monday, February 4 expressing her devastation over the death of her Young and the Restless costar Kristoff St. John. Read on for all the details.
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The former Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star first shared a pic of Kristoff on her Instagram after word got out about his passing.
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“l’ll miss you ‘Steel’” she captioned the photo.
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“An infinite number of hearts are broken because of the passing of Kristoff St. John,” Eileen to PEOPLE in a separate statement. “Kristoff was a loving kind generous sweet hilarious gifted human. He left an indelible mark on all who were blessed to know him.”
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“I am so grateful to have been able to work with him and laugh with him,” she continued. “My deepest condolences go out to his family and especially his children, who I know he loves so much.”
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Kristoff died at the age of 52 on Sunday, February 3. The LAPD confirmed his passing one day later.
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Kristoff’s body was discovered at his home in San Fernando Valley, after a friend stopped by to check on him. His cause of death is currently deferred.