The Young and the Restless fans were devastated today as fan favorite Cole Howard, played by J. Eddie Peck, tragically ...

Heather Tom as 'The Young and the Restless' heroine Victoria Newman in 1992. "No one gets to slap Victor Newman," Tom, 49, tells PEOPLE when reminded of the memorable scene.

Tom McDermott was a distinguished Stage Manager who had significantly contributed to The Young and the Restless.He was the recipient of the prestigious 2016 Franklin J. Schaffner Achievement Award.