Late ‘The Young and the Restless’ actor Jerry Douglas is survived by his wife Kym Douglas, a television host and author.
Kym Douglas is an author, television host, and beauty expert. She is also known as the wife of late actor Jerry Douglas.
Mr. Douglas, best known for the portrayal of John Abbott on CBS’s popular show The Young and the Restless, has died on November 9, 2021.
He passed away after a short illness. He was 88 years old at the time of his death, reported Deadline.
During his over two decades of an acting career, he starred in a number of films including The Godson, Mommie Dearest, JFK, Avalance, and more.
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
He also appeared as a guest star in episodes of Melrose Place, Crash, Cold Case, and Arrest Development.
Douglas married twice; he tied the knot with his first wife Arlene Martel in 1962 and divorced in 1973. They have two children together.
He married his second wife Kym Douglas in 1985. They were together until his demise. So, let’s learn more about Kym.
Who Is Jerry Douglas Wife Kym Douglas?
Jerry Douglas’s wife Kym Douglas is a regular beauty expert on The Ellen DeGeneres Show and The Doctors.
She is a guest host on Good Day LA, which is one of the top-rated morning shows in Los Angeles. Besides, Kym is also known for acting chops in movies like The Bold and the Beautiful, In Living Color, and L.A. Law.
Born Kymberly Bankier, she runs a blog and shares weekly beauty and lifestyle newsletter on her website. At the beginning of her career, she started out as an intern at a radio station in Michigan.
Moreover, she is a regular correspondent on television programs like The Tv Guide Channel and The View.
The television host created headlines back in 2018 when she disclosed she was diagnosed with Stage 0 breast cancer.
According to Today, she underwent treatment for the same and opted for a double mastectomy.
However, the doctors discovered three more tumors behind her breast tissue during the surgery. Her cancer had already progressed from stage 0 to stage 3.
She underwent chemotherapy for more than 18 weeks and radiation therapy for more than 7 weeks. As of now, she is cured and there has been no sign of cancer since her treatment.
“Six months turn into three years and I hadn’t gone for my mammogram. I want other women to know that you really should take care of your health. You have to take care of yourself because you can’t pour from an empty vessel,” shared @kymdouglas https://t.co/vIXtlpeglE #bcsm
— Breastcancer.org (@Breastcancerorg) November 9, 2021
How Old Is Kym Douglas? Age Explored
Kym Douglas’s age is 62 years old currently.
She was born on July 13, 1959, in Michigan. She was raised in Southfield, Michigan, and is a proud American citizen.
Everything On Kym Douglas Family & Children
Kym Douglas married her late husband Jerry Douglas on April 6, 1985. They have one child together.
Her son’s name is Hunter Douglas. Further, Kym is a stepmother to Jerry’s two children, Jod and Avra, from his first marriage as well.
Kym, who has over 100K followers on Instagram, first met her husband while they were working together on Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Telethon.
Kym and Jerry have been married for nearly four decades.
What Is Kym Douglas Net Worth?
The verified net worth of Kym Douglas is under review.
However, her husband Jerry Douglas has an estimated net worth of $5 million at the time of his death, as per Celebrity Net Worth.