The Bold and the Beautiful: B&B Mourns the Death of a Cherished Crew Member at Age 60
The Bold and the Beautiful fans were hoping for the return of a missing member of their extended family. But sadly, those hopes were dashed when this tragic news of his passing came to light. Jack Kidd Jr., who served as the head grip in the camera and electrical department, passed away on July 25. He met with an accident near Little Tujunga Road. The news of his passing has cast a somber shadow over the show’s community, but the crew remains supportive. Read on to know more!
Sad News For B&B Fans and Community
The search that began on Thursday for The Bold and the Beautiful cast member ended in tragedy. Jack was last seen leaving his Canyon Country home that day. Turns out, Jack Kidd Jr. was involved in a fatal accident, though the cause is still under investigation. Moreover, his family released a statement highlighting his dedication and kindness.
They shared how Jack came in early daily to make sure everything was ready for production. “Jack was always willing to lend a hand, whether a co-worker had a question or needed assistance. He was always there.” The B&B cast’s outpouring of support and concern was heartfelt and widespread. Earlier, former B&B star Rena Sofer, aka Quinn, also did her part to raise awareness.
She posted the flyer on her social media, urging anyone with information to reach out to the police. Sofer added, “Please keep Jack and his family in your positive thoughts!” Meanwhile, Don Diamont, who portrays Bill Spencer, shared a missing person flyer on his Instagram stories. The actor expressed disbelief and concern, “This is not like Jack at all.”
Furthermore, Jack’s aunt, Sharon Kidd, was deeply grateful for the support. She shared on Instagram that her nephew had been missing since Thursday morning, describing the frantic search efforts. “We’re checking all over the area, and local radio stations have posted flyers, too.” She added, “I’m praying for a positive outcome.” The woman also shared a recent photo of Jack.
She urged anyone with information to contact the Santa Clarita sheriff’s office. She concluded with a touching note: “Please be safe, Jack. We all love you. God is with you, too, I know.” Kidd had been a valued B&B team member since 2014. This loss deeply affects the entire CBS soap family and the broader television community.
Kidd is survived by his wife Missy, along with their kids Ally, Erin, and Jackson. He also leaves behind a grandchild, his mum Virginia, and his sister Janine Holliman.
