The sudden and shocking departure of Rey Rosales on ‘The Young and the Restless’ has left both fans and co-stars grappling with the emotional aftermath.
Jordi Vilasuso ended his four-year run on The Young and the Restless, where he portrayed the beloved character Rey Rosales. Rey’s unexpected death in an off-screen car accident has left fans devastated, and the impact of this loss has been deeply felt by those closest to him, both on and off the screen.
Sharon Case, who played Rey’s on-screen wife, Sharon Newman, delivered a heart-wrenching performance that resonated with audiences. In the episode where Sharon learns of Rey’s death, she was eagerly waiting for his call at Crimson Lights when Nick, played by Joshua Morrow, delivered the tragic news. Sharon’s palpable sense of dread and her line, “Just give me a minute,” struck a chord with viewers, leading her to trend on Twitter as fans couldn’t stop discussing the emotional weight of the scene.
Sharon Case later reflected on the overwhelming response from fans, expressing her gratitude for their support. “I’m so humbled; it feels amazing. I want to say thank you to everyone who made that possible,” she said. Case revealed that she spent weeks preparing for these intense moments, knowing how important it was to convey the depth of Sharon’s grief.
Off-screen, Jordi Vilasuso and his real-life wife, Caitlyn, discussed the storyline on their podcast. Caitlyn shared that she had been reading fan comments on Twitter and appreciated how many felt that Rey deserved a better exit. Despite this sentiment, Jordi expressed nothing but gratitude for the support he received from his co-stars, particularly Peter Bergman, who called to say goodbye. Bergman’s kind words meant a lot to Jordi, especially since their characters rarely interacted on the show.
