**Eric Braeden Retiring From Y&R After Facing Health Crisis!**

The year 2023 has been an emotional rollercoaster for soap legend Eric Braeden. From a challenging battle with bladder cancer to triumphant recovery, it has been a year of highs and lows for the actor. With health concerns and his age, fans began speculating about his potential retirement. Recently, Braeden addressed these rumors and provided clarity about his future.

Much like his character Victor Newman on *The Young and the Restless*, Braeden faced his real-life struggles with remarkable strength and resilience. Despite the difficulties of his cancer diagnosis and treatment, he shared his journey with his fans, offering updates from his diagnosis through his path to recovery. The turning point came in August when he joyfully announced he was officially cancer-free during a heartfelt Facebook Live session. Braeden expressed his gratitude for the support, stating, “As of a few days ago, I’m cancer-free. They couldn’t find the damn thing. Thank you for all of your good thoughts and prayers.”

Embracing positivity, Braeden even shared a video of himself dancing to Everything But the Girl’s hit “Missing” on January 15th, showing his continued zest for life and determination to overcome cancer. Despite the natural speculation about his retirement due to his health and age, Braeden made it clear that he’s not ready to retire. In an August 2023 interview with Fox News, he firmly stated, “No, hell no, no, no!” emphasizing his commitment to his role as Victor Newman.

Braeden, who has had a prolific career spanning nearly 100 TV shows and movies since 1961, expressed that retirement hasn’t crossed his mind. He enjoys his work deeply, finding fulfillment in his acting career. Braeden credits his enduring success to his strong support system, particularly his wife, Dale Russell Gosman, with whom he has shared over 50 years of marriage. Their enduring relationship and mutual respect have been pivotal throughout his journey.