Franchesco Quinn, who portrayed the enigmatic Tomas deiro, joined the show in 1999 and quickly became a fan favorite. His unexpected passing in 2011 at age 48 left a significant void among his colleagues and viewers alike. Similarly, C. Jan Cooper, who embodied the matriarch Catherine Chancellor, passed away in 2013 at the age of 84 after a valiant struggle with illness, making her a cherished icon in daytime television.
