In the world of soap operas, a character’s departure is more than a plot twist — it’s an emotional fracture. Between 2024 and 2025, The Young and the Restless saw several powerhouse exits, not only shifting storylines but shaking the hearts of longtime fans.These weren’t just minor transitions; they were landmark farewells. Some were dramatic deaths. Others were emotional send-offs or personal career choices.
But all of them marked the end of an era.
Here, we spotlight five of the most impactful exits in recent Y&R history — each one a turning point, on-screen and off.
In the show: Prominent attorney and moral anchor
Farewell Date: June 2025
Exit Type: Voluntary hiatus, emotional goodbye
For over three decades, Michael Baldwin was the courtroom conscience of Genoa City — sharp, composed, and morally complex. Portrayed by Emmy-winning Christian LeBlanc since 1991, the character became an irreplaceable fixture in the Y&R landscape.
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