Beloved actor Thorsten Kaye, who has played Ridge Forrester since 2013, has been diagnosed with liver cancer and is set to exit The Bold and the Beautiful.
Thorsten Kaye Faces Health Battle and Exit From The Bold and the Beautiful
In heartbreaking news for soap opera fans worldwide, Thorsten Kaye — best known for his role as Ridge Forrester on The Bold and the Beautiful — has been diagnosed with liver cancer. The devastating diagnosis has forced the actor to step back from the show, marking the beginning of what could be one of the most dramatic shifts in the series’ history.
Kaye, who has played Ridge since 2013, has reportedly been balancing medical consultations with filming, traveling frequently between his East Coast home and the Los Angeles studios. However, his health battle has now taken priority, leading to discussions about his character’s future on the long-running daytime drama.
CBS and Writers Scramble Behind the Scenes
Sources close to the production reveal that CBS executives and the show’s creative team are urgently working on contingency plans. Multiple scenarios are being considered for Ridge’s exit, ranging from a heroic on-screen death to a mysterious disappearance.
Given Ridge’s central role in the soap’s legacy, the decision will have far-reaching consequences for the Forrester family and the series as a whole.
Impact on Cast and Fans
The news of Kaye’s diagnosis and possible departure has deeply affected both his co-stars and the show’s loyal viewers. Katherine Kelly Lang, who has shared decades of unforgettable storylines with Ridge as Brooke Logan, is expected to be especially impacted by this change. Their on-screen chemistry has long been a cornerstone of The Bold and the Beautiful, and fans are now bracing themselves for an emotional goodbye.
End of an Era
Thorsten Kaye’s exit would signify a seismic shift for The Bold and the Beautiful. Ridge Forrester has been an integral part of the show’s foundation since its debut, and Kaye’s portrayal over the past decade has brought depth, passion, and intensity to the character.
For fans, this isn’t just the loss of a beloved actor, but the end of a chapter in the show’s storied legacy. As Kaye focuses on his health, viewers are left anxiously awaiting the official storyline that will determine Ridge’s fate — and the future of the Forrester family.
