The Young and Restless actor, Jerry Douglas is outlived by his wife of 37 years, Kym Douglas. He passed away on 9 November 2021 following a brief illness.
Jerry Douglas was a professional American TV and film actor. He was best known for portraying John Abbott in the series, The Young and The Restless.
Douglas initially thought of earning an economics degree and joined Brandeis University. But months later, he gave up and began auditioning for films and TV shows.
Jerry stepped into the entertainment industry in the 1960s. He appeared onscreen as a gangster in Blast of Silence followed by Shannon and The Untouchables.
Douglas has gained 70 acting credits by featuring in numerous TV shows and films. However, he is acclaimed for his performance in the TV series, The Young and The Restless from 1981 to 2016.
Jerry retired from acting in 2016. However, he made guest appearances at the shows even after that.
Who Is Jerry Douglas Wife Kym Douglas?
Jerry Douglas is survived by his wife, Kym Douglas.
The couple was joined in holy matrimony on 6 April 1985. They remained married until Jerry passed away and shares a son named Hunter.
Kymberley is a renowned TV host. She hosted various programs like Good Day L.A, The Bold, and the Beautiful. She currents features in The Ellen DeGeneres Show and Home and Family.
Previously, Douglas was wedded to his first wife, Arlene Martel. They separated in 1973 after 11 years of marriage. The couple has two children: Avra and Jod.
Please join us in sending our condolences to the family of Jerry Douglas, known for his long-running role as the iconic John Abbott on the The Young and the Restless. He will be greatly missed by the Y&R family. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/7Kihvgqiel
— Young and Restless (@YandR_CBS) November 11, 2021
Jerry Douglas Age: How Old Was He?
During his passing, Jerry Douglas was 88 years of age.
He was born on 12 November 1932. He was days away from celebrating his 89th birthday when he passed on 9 November 2021.
Douglas had American nationality and his real name was Gerald Rubenstein. He had a European heritage and was Jewish by religion.
How Rich Was Jerry Douglas? Net Worth Exposed
Actor Jerry Douglas’s net worth is in millions of dollars.
He earned a substantial amount of sum from his acting career. Also, he collected a huge fortune and lived lavishly.
Besides money, Douglas also earned huge fame and a reputation.
#RIP: Jerry Douglas Dead At 88 – The Young And The Restless Actor Passes Away Days Before His Birthday. In Nearly 900 Of Young & Restless Episodes He Played The Role Of John Abbott For 25 Years.▼https://t.co/lgDmQcmMdo
.#CelebrityDeath pic.twitter.com/8GF6Ytw3A1— Paul Millard (@hobodreamer) November 11, 2021
Actor Jerry Douglas Death Cause: How Did He Die?
Jerry Douglas died on 9 November 2021 following a brief illness.
We are not sure about the disease that he suffered from. He peacefully laid in a death bed at his home in Los Angeles, California.
Fans are in shock by his demise and are sharing condolence posts on social media. The funeral ceremony will soon be held by his family.