J. Eddie Peck’s Cole has been the subject of much discussion in recent weeks after the show hinted that he could be leaving (or dying in) The Young and the Restless. The character has played a crucial role over the years. In this week’s spoilers, The Young and the Restless further hinted that Cole may be on his way out by revealing the mysterious disease he was suffering from.
Did The Young and the Restless confirm Cole is leaving the show?
While the show has not yet explicitly said it out loud, the latest spoilers for this week’s Young and Restless seem to confirm that Cole is on his way out. Cole disappeared from the show months ago and returned in April. But his return sparked concerns among fans.
This is because Cole returned with a recurring cough, which hinted at a mysterious illness. While the show didn’t go into detail about what had happened to Cole, viewers know that coughs or unexplained illnesses are rarely harmless in daytime soap storylines.
Claire and Kyle were also worried about his well-being, but Cole said that he was healing from this mysterious disease. Hiding the disease is also another sign that it is fatal in the soap opera world.
Ultimately, this week’s spoilers have given away what has happened to Cole. The latest update reveals that doctors diagnosed Cole with Legionnaires’ disease, a rare and serious form of pneumonia.
That diagnosis explains why he had been coughing and seemed unwell. Moreover, Cole now appears to have given up on his chances and seems ready to say goodbye. If Cole no longer has hope or refuses to fight his illness, this could truly mark the end of J. Eddie Peck’s run on The Young and the Restless.
Perhaps the upcoming episodes will provide more clarity about this possible exit.
