From shocking deaths to heartfelt farewells, 2025 has been a whirlwind year for The Young and the Restless. As Genoa City reshuffles its landscape, ten high-profile exits have sparked tears, tributes, and debates. Here's a definitive countdown of the most buzzed-about departures—woven together with storyline context, behind-the-scenes reflections, and fan emotion.
Exit Month: June 2025
In a role that spanned over 30 years, Michael Baldwin’s exit marked a true end of an era. The emotionally raw episode saw Michael delivering a tearful goodbye to Victor Newman and Genoa City’s courtrooms, symbolizing the conclusion of his long moral arc.
Off-screen, LeBlanc confirmed his departure with a vulnerable video message:"I can’t talk too long… thank you for everything.
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Battling cancer in real life, LeBlanc chose to prioritize health and hinted at a return to theater. Fans erupted with emotion across social platforms—many praising his exit scene as “a masterclass in subtlety.
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