Y & R’s Grand Dame: Jeanne Cooper
Our daughter Ashley, was cast in the Young and the Restless, as Mackenzie, the eventual grand-daughter of the soap opera’s matriarch, Katherine Chancellor. Chancellor was played by Jeanne Cooper, who began the fan-favorite role in 1973. Ashley joined the cast in 1999 when she was only 15 and Jeanne took her under her wing. She was a kind and supportive of our young actress and they had a special bond, much like the show’s storyline. Jeanne passed away today at the grand age of 84.
She will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers for her family and friends, cast and crew and her many fans worldwide.
