The Young and the Restless (Y&R) spoilers reveal that there’s some sad news to report about a popular alum. Marla Adams, who was best known for her portrayal of Dina Mergeron on Y&R, has passed away at the age of 85.

This is a tough loss for soap fans, so social media has been blowing up with memories of Adams’ brilliant performances.

Some viewers have even been sharing their favorite Dina scenes as a way to remember what a wonderful actress Adams was.

Marla Adams first joined the show back in 1982 and brought Dina to life for several return stints over the years – including her most recent one that led to Dina’s demise in 2020.

After playing Dina’s heartbreaking Alzheimer’s arc, Adams took home a well-deserved Daytime Emmy for her incredible work.

That storyline definitely got plenty of buzz in the soap world and brought a difficult blow for the Abbott family.

Jack Abbott (Peter Bergman), Ashley Abbott (Eileen Davidson) and Traci Abbott (Beth Maitland) had complicated relationships with their mother, but they loved Dina dearly and have felt that loss ever since her passing.

Sadly, now everyone is mourning the loss of Marla Adams as well, but her memory will live on. Dina was a fascinating character – and she was played to perfection thanks to the talent Adams brought to the table.

In addition to playing Dina Mergeron, Adams had roles on The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, General Hospital, The Secret Storm, Generations and more.

Matt Kane, who’s the the director of media and talent for Y&R, announced that Adams died in Los Angeles on Thursday, April 25. Our hearts go out to Adams’ loved ones during this emotional time.

As for what’s next in Genoa City, our predictions point to some other Ashley-related challenges for the Abbott clan.

The Young and the Restless spoilers say Jack, Traci and the rest of the Abbotts will have a hard time dealing with some twists in Ashley’s storyline, so stay tuned for updates on what’s in store.

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