News that “The Young and the Restless’” Jeanne Cooper (Katherine Chancellor) passed away this morning has rocked the entertainment community, and the beloved actress’ colleagues have responded with an outpour of memories, loving words and final farewells via Twitter. Soap Opera Network has rounded up all of the sentiments written so far, which include kind words from her “Y&R” co-stars and beyond.
I am deeply saddened by Jeanne’s passing! She had struggled enormously to the very end! She loved her fans, & we all loved working with her!
— Eric Braeden (@EBraeden) May 8, 2013
Just heard abt Jeanne cooper-my heart goes out to her family-she was an amazing lady-a true class act-I learned so much from her
— heather tom (@BBheathertom) May 8, 2013
I am just crushed to hear that #JeanneCooper has passed away. We have lost an icon. She was the grand dame, a… fb.me/2vA3SFch1
— Daniel Goddard (@DanielGoddard) May 8, 2013
Heaven just gained one feisty angel. RIP the beautiful Jeanne Cooper.
— Melissa Claire Egan (@MClaireEgan) May 8, 2013
A very sad day for all of us.You will be deeply missed Jeanne Cooper.#YR
— Jessica Collins (@JessicaCollins) May 8, 2013
This is truly a sad day for daytime. Rest in peace beautiful Jeanne Cooper. Sending love and prayers to her loved ones. #YR
— Emme Rylan (@EmmeRylan) May 8, 2013
Daytime has lost a legend.Our thoughts are with Jeanne Cooper’s family.Love and sympathy from everyone at GH.
— Frank Valentini (@valentinifrank) May 8, 2013
We’re sad to hear that the soap world has lost a true legend today. Our hearts go out to the family of Jeanne Cooper.
— One Life to Live (@onelifetolive) May 8, 2013
Jeanne Cooper, your inspiration and generosity of positive spirit will live on in our hearts always. Thank you, my… fb.me/UmtrftO2
— Ronn Moss (@Ronn_Moss) May 8, 2013
Our hearts and prayers go out to the family of @cbsdaytime legend & @yandr_cbs star Jeanne Cooper. She was a TV icon & will be missed.
— The Talk on CBS! (@TheTalk_CBS) May 8, 2013
Jeanne Cooper – A genuine person, gifted performer, good friend to all. A true legend. My thoughts & love are with her family. – Brad Bell
— BoldInsider (@boldinsider) May 8, 2013
Sad sad day. RIP Jeanne Cooper. Love and prayers to your family. Hugs to all Y&R fans xo
— Laura Wright (@lldubs) May 8, 2013
Prayers up for Ms. Cooper! A legend! RT @soapdigest: Y&R Legend Jeanne Cooper Dead At 84 fb.me/NPxWmZt7
My LOVE & Prayers go out to Jeanne & family!! “@welovesoapstv: Corbin Bernsen, His Mother, #YR legend Jeanne Cooper welovesoaps.net/2013/04/corbin…”
— Greg Vaughan (@greg_vaughan) April 14, 2013
— Martha Madison (@Marth27) May 8, 2013
so sad to just find out about the passing of Jeanne Cooperyou are in heaven now whole and healthy bless you… fb.me/H4x7UInd
— Brenda Epperson (@Brendaepperson) May 8, 2013
Daytime is the lessor today from the loss of Jeanne Cooper.I sure will miss her.
— tristanrogers (@tristanrogers) May 8, 2013
Sending my prayers to Jeanne Cooper’s family and loved ones today.She was a class act & a truly great lady…
— Sonya Eddy (@TheRealSonyaEd) May 8, 2013
Dearest Jeanne Cooper has passed away. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family. Sleep with the angels.
— Sean Kanan (@seankanan) May 8, 2013
Today we learned of the passing of our beloved Jeanne Cooper. Rest in peace my friend. Thank you for many many years of love and friendship.
— Patti Denney (@MakeupPatti) May 8, 2013
Heaven called the Queen of Daytime, Jeanne Cooper, the angels will dance in delight. I will miss my girl…
— George Guzman (@georgeguzman) May 8, 2013
The Soap world has lost a true legend. Our hearts are heavy. Jeanne Cooper, you will be missed!
— All My Children (@allmychildren) May 8, 2013
Good night #JeanneCooper. You will be missed. xoxox
— Ian Buchanan (@KilttripUSA) May 8, 2013
We are very sad to hear of Jeanne Cooper’s passing this morning. Our thoughts are with her family and friends. twitter.com/SOAPnet/status…
— SOAPnet (@SOAPnet) May 8, 2013
So sorry to hear about Jeanne Cooper. She was an amazing person, mother, and actress! She is an inspiration to all! Love u Jeanne! Miss u!
— Katherine Kelly Lang (@KatherineKellyL) May 8, 2013
The Academy and Daytime Community is mourning the loss of a legend today… Emmy winning Jeanne Cooper, who for… fb.me/2XG0lBeZO
— Daytime Emmy Awards (@DaytimeEmmys) May 8, 2013
RIP Jeanne Cooper – a daytime LEGEND! And one of the most fun broads you could ever hope to meet!
— Andy Cohen (@BravoAndy) May 8, 2013
Jeanne Cooper, whose role on “The Young and the Restless” spanned almost four decades, has died at 84: apne.ws/12gHm6C -SS
— The Associated Press (@AP) May 8, 2013
She lived a long life. She kicked her fair share of asses. The world just got a little less feisty today. You’ll be missed, Jeanne Cooper.
— 1.21 gigawatts (@michaelmuhney) May 8, 2013
These hallowed halls will never be the same 🙁
— Joshua Morrow (@JoshuaMorrowYR) May 8, 2013
Thank you, Jeanne.
— Greg Rikaart (@gregrikaart) May 8, 2013
#theTALK TY for the beautiful tribute to Ms. Jeanne Cooper today. I’m often moved by the connection between women-but most especially today.
— robin strasser (@robinstrasser) May 8, 2013
There are some people in the world who are just magical…Jeanne Cooper was one of those people #Legend #ripjeanne #originalbadass #beauty
— michelle stafford (@TheRealStafford) May 8, 2013