‘B&B’ Vet John McCook Shares Retirement News
B&B fans have been on the edge of their seats about Eric Forrester’s fate. Now actor John McCook shares retirement news with fans. Keep reading for the latest.
Did Eric Forrester Die?
Eric Forrester (John McCook) spent the last few weeks in a hospital bed on death’s door. The B&B patriarch previously received a terminal diagnosis from his doctors.
The storyline sparked rumors about whether John McCook was leaving the show or not. The actor, 79, has played Eric Forrester since the show started in 1987.
Given his age, fans wondered if the sudser was killing the character off so the veteran actor could retire.
Tensions were high for viewers as Eric’s family gathered for their final goodbyes. But just before they pulled the plug, he made a miraculous recovery.
Eric survived, for now. But B&B fans are still wondering if John McCook retiring from showbiz.
John McCook Shares Retirement News
John McCook knew Eric Forrester’s fate but had to keep a lid on it. But Eric’s near-death experience rattled soap opera fans. Would a soap really kill off such a legendary character while the actor was still alive?
They didn’t, but now fans are wondering if Eric will make a complete recovery, keeping John McCook on the show.
He spoke to soaps.com about his future plans. B&B fans can rest assured that if the actor has his way, he’ll be on the soap for as long as possible.
“From my point of view, I’ll be working right up until they drag me out of here,” McCook said about his future on the daytime drama.
The longtime soap actor took the chance to gush about his job. “I celebrate, privately, every day that I have this job. It’s fun, it’s creative, I like the people that I work with.”
Much like Dolly Parton, he never plans to retire. About the idea of retiring, the actor said, “Until I can no longer remember lines or have some kind of physical limitation, I have no reason to stop working!”
Off-Screen Drama
Eric and his portrayer might be safe from the chopping block, but the soap did recently sack a fan favorite. Krista Allen, who took over as Taylor Hayes, was unexpectedly let go in 2023.
The CBS soap was also the subject of a bizarre real-life true crime incident. A scammer convinced a soap fan that she was chatting with one of the actors from the show. The scammer allegedly convinced the woman to kill her husband.
Soap Opera Scam Artist Convinces Woman To Kill Her Husband https://t.co/hc32ntuW3O
— TV Shows Ace (@TVShowsAce) January 11, 2024
Sometimes truth really is stranger than fiction.
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