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CBS to air tribute to late ‘Young and the Restless’ star Jeanne Cooper

"The Young and the Restless" star Jeanne Cooper arrives at the 37th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards in Las Vegas in 2010. CBS says "The Young and the Restless" will broadcast a tribute to Jeanne Cooper, the veteran star of the daytime drama who died Wednesday.
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CBS will air a special tribute episode on Jeanne Cooper, the longtime star of “The Young and the Restless” who died on Wednesday.

The pre-taped episode, to air May 28, will include cast members, family and friends sharing their favorite moments with Cooper. The special will also feature interview clips from Cooper, the show’s longest-running cast member, as well as memorable scenes from her 39 years as Katherine Chancellor.

“Jeanne Cooper was a legend and we want to give her the tribute she deserves,” said Angelica McDaniel, CBS’ head of daytime, in a statement. “The cast will honor their longtime friend, family member and co-worker in the greatest way possible, as we celebrate her life and vibrant spirit and share it with the audience who loved her as much as we did.”

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The special will air from 12:30-1:30 p.m. ET/11 a.m. to 12 p.m. PT.

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