In August 2021, Jess Walton, beloved for her portrayal of Jill Abbott on The Young and the Restless, faced a deeply personal crossroads. Her husband of forty years — John James, founder of The Grief Recovery Institute — passed away from liver cancer. In her tribute at his funeral, Walton delivered words of raw emotion and intimate honesty that left fans worldwide both mourning and united.
Their love story reads like a script from a classic romance. Walton and James tied the knot in 1980, building a family and a legacy grounded in mutual care and compassion . John’s creation of The Grief Recovery Institute wasn’t just professional—it became personal after he lost a child in a previous marriage.
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