Life on “The Young and the Restless” has not been the same sinceNeil Winters had died.

When Neil returned home to Genoa City, it was Devon who found his father dead in his bed.

He had died from a stroke.

Kristoff St. John and Bryton James goofing around

His birth parents are Harmony Hamilton (Chene Lawson) and Tucker McCall (Trevor St. John).

Devon even changed his last name from Hamilton to Winters to further honor his adoptive parents, perSoap Hub.

Devon’s portrayer, Bryton James, toldSoap Opera DigestDevon’s adoption impacted the character’s entire trajectory.

Kristoff St. John posing with Bryton James

That was when Devon really experienced what true love felt like.

He explained, “It was even bigger than when he inherited all that money from Katherine.

While Neil might no longer be with his loved ones in Genoa City, his memory certainly lives on.

Kristoff St. John and Bryton James playing around

He also took the time to rememberSt.

There are probably very few “The Young and the Restless” fans who would argue with that.