Highlights
- John McCook has no immediate plans to leave the show, “The Bold and the Beautiful.”
- The actor recently celebrated his 80th birthday, sparking retirement speculations.
- McCook has played Eric Forrester since the show’s debut in 1987 and has won a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series in 2022.
Brilliant actor John McCook is back in the news after social media trended with rumors of his leaving “The Bold and the Beautiful.”
Is John McCook Leaving The Bold And The Beautiful?
No, John McCook is not leaving “The Bold and the Beautiful” right now.
Despite recent rumors circulating on social media, the veteran actor has expressed his commitment to the long-running soap opera.
McCook, who has portrayed Eric Forrester since the show’s inception in 1987, recently celebrated his 80th birthday, leading to speculation about his potential retirement.
However, the actor himself has put these rumors to rest. In a recent interview with Soaps.com, McCook stated:
“From my point of view, I’ll be working right up until they drag me out of here. I celebrate, privately, every day that I have this job. It’s fun, it’s creative, I like the people that I work with.”
Milestone Birthday Sparks Speculation
The rumors of John McCook’s departure gained traction following his 80th birthday celebration.
His daughter shared photographs of the event on social media, captioning:
“We threw a big surprise 80th for Daddy last night. A magical night for a magical guy! A very happy birthday and Father’s Day to you, Daddy. I am so very lucky to have what we have. And to have YOU. I love you! ♥️✨”
This milestone birthday and McCook’s semi-retired status on the show led some fans to speculate about his future with “The Bold and the Beautiful.”
Despite his age, John remains enthusiastic about his role as Eric Forrester.
“Every time I get something new to play, I’m thrilled. Because how many old-man stories are there? I have to rely on Brad [Bell, our top scribe and EP] and the writers to keep coming up with things because I don’t want to just be the old guy, bouncing his grandchildren on his knee and saying sweet things to them.”
Recent Health Scare On The Show
Fans were particularly concerned when Eric Forrester faced a dire prognosis at the end of 2023.
Nonetheless, the character pulled through, and McCook has no plans to retire from his role.
While John’s appearances on the show have become less frequent, fans can rest assured that the beloved actor intends to continue playing Eric Forrester for the foreseeable future.
As McCook himself put it, “Until I can no longer remember lines or have some kind of physical limitation, I have no reason to stop working!”
Just So You Know
- John McCook is currently married to Laurette Spang, and the couple has three children: Jake Thomas (born 1981), Rebecca Jeanne (born 1983), and Molly (born July 30, 1990).
- Before Spang, he married to Marilyn McPherson (1962-1971) and Juliet Prowse (1972-1979).
- McCook was also a service man; he spent two years in the US Army.
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