Fans of The Young and the Restless are mourning the loss of actor Wings Hauser, who portrayed Greg Foster from 1977 to 1981. Hauser passed away at the age of 77 due to complications from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Melody Thomas Scott, who plays Nikki Newman, paid tribute to her former co-star, recalling their on-screen marriage and expressing her deep affection for him. citeturn0search5
Additionally, the soap opera community remembers Nick Benedict, who played Michael Scott on The Young and the Restless in the early 1980s. Benedict passed away in 2023 at the age of 76. His character was notably involved in a storyline where Victor Newman trapped him in a bomb shelter, believing he’d been unfaithful with his wife. citeturn0search8
These losses have deeply affected fans and colleagues alike, as both actors contributed significantly to the show’s rich history.
