Jennifer Leak, Beloved Soap Opera Star, Dies at 76 After Battle with Neurological Disease

Leak's passing mourned by family and fans alike, leaves behind a legacy of memorable performances and contributions to medical research.

Jennifer Leak, renowned for her roles in 'The Young and the Restless' and 'Yours, Mine and Ours,' passed away at 76 due to progressive supranuclear palsy.
Leak's ex-husband, Tim Matheson, and her husband of 47 years, James D'Auria, shared heartfelt tributes, highlighting her remarkable talent and private nature.
Leak's brain tissue was donated to the Mayo Clinic for research, as she had been participating in clinical programs to combat the disease.
Throughout her career, Leak made significant contributions to soap operas and film, with her final acting credit in 1992.
Leak is survived by her husband, James D'Auria, and her brother, Kenneth Leak, with her ashes to be buried in her childhood church in Wales.