"He’ll Be Missed & Loved Always": Kristoff St. John's Family And Close Friends Celebrate His Birthday Amid His Tragic Death

July 18, 2019 14:39

It's been five months since Kristoff St. John's death. The American actor was found unresponsive at his home on February 3, and he was only 52.

The official cause of death was reported as "hypertrophic heart disease" which happened due to the alleged alcohol overdose. Kristoff was survived by his ex-wife and two daughters, though he followed his only son's demise.

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A post shared by Kristoff St. John (@kristoffstjohn) on Mar 30, 2017 at 9:48pm PDT

On July 15, the Young & the Restless star would be 53 years old. He would be enjoying his brilliant birthday with his Russian fiancée, who couldn't come to the USA to say the final goodbye due to visa issues.

Kristoff St. John's co-stars and family members have not forgotten his 53rd birthday anniversary and hence, commemorated him by paying heartwarming and touching tributes.

It’s your birthday, Kristoff, Rest In Peace! If you have been good up there, the angels will sing to you !! pic.twitter.com/kGblqQRztL
— Eric Braeden (@EBraeden) July 16, 2019

My man... Happy Birthday to one of the best this world had to offer... Mr. @kristoffstjohn1 pic.twitter.com/E2pyPT3TOO
— Bryton James (@BrytonEjames) July 16, 2019

The Y & R actor Daniel Goddard, Kristoff's friend, posted a photo of his headstone and wrote:

#HappyBirthday Stoff.... not a day goes by that we don’t miss you! ❤️🙏

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A post shared by Daniel Goddard (@thedanielgoddard) on Jul 15, 2019 at 7:39pm PDT

The actor's former spouse, Mia St. John, also paid a heartfelt tribute, saying, "He’ll be missed & loved always...till we meet again 🕊" and posting some pictures from his grave.

If you missed the unveiling of @kristoffstjohn1’s headstone, here are photos from the ceremony. His mother & I honored not only the unveiling, but his Birthday, July 15th ❤️Kristoff was buried next to our son @TheArtofJulian He’ll be missed & loved always... till we meet again 🕊 pic.twitter.com/u86XkYRzmQ
— Mia St. John (@MiaStJohnBoxer) July 16, 2019

The Hollywood star was laid next to his late son Julian who committed suicide due to severe mental health issues several years ago.

Kristoff's close friend Eric Braeden believes he died from a broken heart as he was bearing pain over the loss of his child. St. John couldn't cope with such trauma.

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A post shared by Kristoff St. John (@kristoffstjohn) on May 15, 2018 at 6:06pm PDT

Happy birthday, Kristoff St. John and rest in peace!