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💍😢🕊 The Young and the Restless Spoilers: Tragic Twist – Cole Dies After Victoria Accepts His Proposal

In an absolutely devastating turn of events, The Young and the Restless delivers one of its most heartbreaking storylines in years. Just when fans were beginning to believe in second chances and rekindled love, tragedy strikes: Cole Howard dies suddenly, only moments after Victoria Newman accepts his marriage proposal. What should have been the beginning of a beautiful new chapter ends in a shocking, tear-filled goodbye.

A Love Reignited

Viewers have watched with hopeful hearts as Victoria and Cole reconnected over the past few months. Their shared history, their enduring chemistry, and the recent chaos surrounding Claire’s return created a bond that felt stronger than ever.

In recent episodes, Cole opened up to Victoria about wanting to build a future with her again. Their slow-burning romance reignited during a heartfelt trip to the lake house — a place filled with both painful and joyful memories.

Victoria, hesitant at first, finally let her guard down. In a deeply emotional moment, under the soft glow of moonlight and surrounded by old love letters, Cole got down on one knee and asked her to marry him again.

With tears in her eyes and a smile on her face, Victoria said yes.

A Proposal Becomes a Farewell

But happiness is fleeting in Genoa City.

Only hours later, tragedy struck.

According to previews, Cole began to feel dizzy and short of breath shortly after the proposal. At first, Victoria thought it was just nerves or excitement — until he collapsed in her arms.

The next scenes are gut-wrenching. Victoria screams for help, clutching Cole’s lifeless body, her engagement ring glinting under the harsh lights of the ambulance. Despite every effort by emergency responders, Cole is pronounced dead at Memorial Hospital — the cause: a sudden and fatal aneurysm.

Victoria Crumbles

Back at Newman Enterprises, news of Cole’s death sends shockwaves through the entire family. Victor and Nikki rush to comfort their daughter, who is left inconsolable and shattered.

“He died… right after I said yes,” Victoria sobs in a devastating scene at the ranch. “I never even got to put the ring on.”

Nikki holds her as she breaks down, while Nick and Claire try to offer support — but the grief is overwhelming.

Claire’s Guilt Deepens

For Claire, Cole’s death is more than a family tragedy — it’s personal. She had just started forming a fragile connection with her father. In a heartbreaking moment, she places a drawing she made for him at his memorial, whispering, “I thought we had more time.”