Young And The Restless News: Shemar Moore Opens Up About Kristoff St. John

The Young and the Restless star Kristoff St. John (Neil Winters) might be gone but according to his fans, friends, family members and co-stars, he will never be forgotten.

As a matter of fact, Kristoff’s good friend and Young and the Restless co-star Shemar Moore (Malcom Winters) recently opened up about his friendship with St. John. The actor passed away in his home back in February.

Moore will be coming back to Genoa City in a very special tribute episode that will be dedicated to the late actor. He says that St. John was a huge influence on him, both on and off screen.

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Young And The Restless News – Moore Says St. John Was A Mentor To Him

“I’m raised an only child, but Kristoff is truly the closest thing to a brother and a brother’s love and a brother’s mentorship that I’ve ever known,” Moore told People Magazine in an interview.

Shemar echoes what a lot of people that have worked with St. John have already said – he was a true gentleman, a wonderful friend, and an all-around gracious and kind person that everyone still misses.

“He didn’t have to embrace me the way he did. When I came in and was trying to find my way and he saw how scared I was, he saw how nervous I was,” Moore said. “He saw my six pack and all that, but he just saw me and he embraced me like a brother. If he hadn’t embraced me, I would have never got my sure footing in the beginning days.

Young And The Restless News – St. John Opened Many Doors For A Lot Of People

“He was the sexiest black man on television from what my aunties and grandmothers told me before I’d ever knew that I was ever going to share the stage with him on The Young & the Restless,” Moore continued.

“He opened doors for me and many. He opened doors for people who don’t even realize he opened doors, but he did. He opened doors and he was so committed to his craft. He always wanted to be better. He wanted to touch people and he did.”

Fans can expect to see Moore during the April 25 and April 26 episodes of the Young and the Restless.

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