Victor’s real name is Eric Braeden, and he is still going on the show. And, for so many, he has carved out a special place in their hearts. People are attached to him, and so many were saddened to see his latest update from the Palisades fires on Thursday.

Amid an ever-growing list of soap stars affected by the wildfires ravaging the Los Angeles area, comes the news that Young & Restless icon Eric Braeden has had to abandon his family home due to the encroaching threat.