On June 20, when The Young and the Restless icon Eric Braeden paused to savor a freshly scooped, hand‑rolled waffle cone from Van Leeuwen Ice Cream—its creamy peaks glowing in the afternoon sun—it wasn’t just a sugar rush. It was a vivid declaration that, even after life’s darkest trials, the smallest delights can restore hope and warmth to the heart.
In January 2025, Braeden faced a reality more harrowing than any plot twist when the Palisades Fire roared through his Los Angeles neighborhood, reducing his beloved home to charred rubble. After weeks spent combing through ashes for mementos and navigating the overwhelming paperwork of loss, the 83‑year‑old actor turned to social media for comfort rather than spectacle.
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