It's a sad day for soap fans. Y&R legend Jeanne Cooper, whose iconic, Emmy-winning performance of Katherine Chancellor began in 1973, passed away the morning of May 8 at the age of 84. 

Jeanne Cooper's (Katherine, Y&R) death at 84 prompted immediate response from the soap industry. 

TV Guide's Michael Logan talked to Jill Farren Phelps, the executive producer of Y&R, about how the show will deal with the passing of Jeanne Cooper and her memorable character, Katherine Chancellor.

Emmy-winning actress Michelle Stafford (Phyllis, Y&R) tells Digest exclusively that she is, indeed, heading out of Genoa City.

Kristen Alderson, who was forced to say good-bye to Starr and will take on a new GH role as of May 13, dishes her first Emmy nomination, sets the record straight about why she's not part of the OLTL reboot (yet) and confirms her relationship with Chad Duell (Michael) in a dishy interview with Michael Fairman available here.

YOUNG AND RESTLESS will air a tribute episode on Tuesday, May 28 to celebrate the life of the beloved Jeanne Cooper (Katherine, Y&R) who died on May 8 at the age of 84.

B&B's popular star, Jacqueline MacInnes Wood (Steffy), is leaving the show. 

Hot on the heels of Digest's report that Jacqueline MacInnes Wood (Steffy) is leaving the show comes word from Hunter Tylo (Taylor) that she's exiting, as well.

Y&R fan favorite Michelle Stafford (Phyllis) is leaving the show, according to E! Online.

DAYS is looking for an experienced actor to play the contract role of "Derek", a 23-26 year old gorgeous Caucasian male who must be AT LEAST 6'0 tall. 

Y&R Co-Creator Lee Phillip Bell released a statement about the passing of the legendary Jeanne Cooper (Katherine).

Today marks Maura West's first appearance in the role of Ava Jerome on GENERAL HOSPITAL.