Why Did Stephanie Forrester Leave Bold and the Beautiful
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The Bold and the Beautiful spoilers scoop reveals that fans are enjoying the show’s flashback episodes, especially those that include Stephanie Forrester (Susan Flannery). This week we’ve seen her large and in charge with Eric Forrester (John McCook) as they run Forrester Creations, the family design business.
These two look so natural together, like bread and butter, salt and pepper, that it’s hard to imagine why Stephanie isn’t still front and center along with John. Fans are wondering why did Stephanie Forrester leave The Bold and the Beautiful and we’ve got the answer!
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Stephanie debuted in 1987 and her portrayer, Susan Flannery, won an Emmy for her rousing performance. Unfortunately, Stephanie received a lung cancer diagnosis and she succumbed to the disease on November 26, 2012.
On October 10, 2012, the announcement was made that Flannery was leaving the popular CBS sudser after a twenty-five year run. In an interview with TV Guide, Bradley Bell described the details surrounding her exit which comes after dying from her illness.
“It is huge. And amazing. I knew this day was coming but I’ve been in denial about it,” he said. “I’ve been loving and treasuring every one of these last few days we have with Susan.”
Nonetheless Stephanie did make a few more appearance after her death, most notably in a flashback on November 26, 2012, and via video recording on December 7 and 10, 2012. Then, on February 9, 2018 her voice was heard at Brooke and Ridge’s wedding.
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After an argument with Brooke Forrester (Katherine Kelly Lang) in 2010, Stephanie collapsed. She was taken to the hospital, where she was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer.
Stephanie swore Brooke to secrecy about her health and Stephanie refused treatment. A young stranger, Dayzee Leigh (Kristolyn Lloyd), changed Stephanie’s mind about treatment. The girl was on Skid Row and Stephanie befriended her then became appalled at the living conditions there.
Subsequently Stephanie was determined to survive her cancer in order to be an anti-poverty advocate. Much to everyone’s relief Stephanie’s treatment was a success.
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But Stephanie’s clean bill of health did not last. She was diagnosed again in 2012 and this time was told that the disease had spread and that she had zero chance of survival.
After hearing the news, Stephanie had a glorious party so that she could see her loved ones one last time.
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Yes, I miss Stephanie on B&B. She was great! The show was fun to watch back then, now? Not so much’ Really wish she could beat lung cancer! I’m deeply sorry to hear that she passed in 2012. I was happy that she passed the torch to Brooke to be the Matriarch of the Forrester’s family! I’m also upset that Brooke and Ridge’s marriage is on the rocks. They should be together enjoying family life on the show instead of being apart. There are no words to describe how I felt when Stephanie and Brooke became friends on the show. I was sadden when she died in Brooke’s arms after making her promise to take care of Ridge and be the Forrester’s Matriarch. That was bitter sweet. Thank’s for letting her fans know what happened to Stephanie so we want be looking for her to show up Eric’s house at any moment. It would be great if Stephanie and Sally could somehow make an appearance to help Brooke and Sally’s name sake Sally out. But that day want ever come they both could help each lady with their love life. Especially Brooke who need all the help she can get right about now and so does Sally, she’s in over her head and all for the love of Wyatt. Sally and Brooke will never learn that love don’t love nobody but self. Thanks for the update about Susan.
I like Steffany, like to have her back , I want Ridge to come back to Brook NOW