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Pioneering Director Heather Hill, 'Young and the Restless' Icon, Dies at 85
14 Oct
Summary
- Heather Hill, six-time Emmy-winning director, passed away on Oct. 10, 2025
- Directed hundreds of episodes of "The Young and the Restless" over 15 years
- Pioneered role of women in daytime drama, starting in New York in the 1950s
Heather Hill, a renowned director who made significant contributions to the world of daytime television, passed away on October 10, 2025, in Las Vegas. She was 85 years old.
Hill's career spanned over four decades, during which she directed hundreds of episodes of the hit CBS soap opera "The Young and the Restless." She was a pioneer for women in the industry, starting her television career in her hometown of New York City after graduating from Rye Country Day School. Hill rose through the ranks, becoming a production assistant on the long-running CBS soap opera "Love of Life" before transitioning to directing roles for other daytime dramas, including "Love Is a Many Splendored Thing," "Search for Tomorrow," and "As the World Turns."
In 1985, Hill relocated to Los Angeles and became a contract director for "The Young and the Restless," where she remained for 15 years. During her tenure, she was nominated for 13 Daytime Emmy Awards in the category of outstanding drama series directing team, winning the award six times. Hill's other directing credits include "General Hospital" and the popular drama series "Baywatch."
Hill is survived by her husband Randy, sons Tim and Chris, daughter-in-law Debbie Deuble Hill, and grandchildren Violet, Quinn, and Carter. Her passing marks the end of an era for the pioneering women who shaped the landscape of daytime television.
