Fans are eager to learn who John Forrester is on The Bold and the Beautiful. This was after Ivy Forrester, who had recently returned to the series following a six-year absence, mentioned him after returning to Los Angeles to revive her jewelry line.
Curious about John Forrester’s role in The Bold and the Beautiful and his fate? Here are your answers, but beware of spoilers.
Who is John Forrester on The Bold and the Beautiful?
The Bold and the Beautiful’s John Forrester is the older brother of Eric Forrester, Maggie Forrester’s ex-husband, Claire Forrester’s husband, and the father of Jessica and Ivy Forrester.
Forrester had been mentioned numerous times in the soap opera series but did not make an actual appearance until 2014. He made his first appearance in October 2014, when he arrived in Los Angeles to visit his brother Eric and check up on Ivy, who had moved there and had been working at Forrester Creations. John was then invited to a family dinner, where he flirted with Pam Douglas. Later, he learned of Ivy’s relationship with Liam Spencer and gave his blessing.
John revisited Eric in November and scheduled a fishing trip with him. Unfortunately, Eric had business to attend to, leaving John disappointed. While Eric was at work, he connected with Ivy and expressed delight at her and Liam’s relationship going smoothly. John visited Eric at his workplace and implored him to go fishing with him. Eric was convinced by his son Rick to do so.
Following Ivy and Liam’s marriage, John visited her in June 2015 and learned of her fears of not being married to Liam for long as she felt he wanted to rekindle his relationship with Steffy Forrester. However, John reassured her that she was strong and beautiful, regardless of whether Liam left her.
What happened to John Forrester on The Bold and the Beautiful?
The Bold and the Beautiful’s John Forrester passed away sometime before October 2024. Ivy confirmed he had died when she returned to Los Angeles to revive her jewelry line.
John’s actor, Fred Willard, died four years ago on May 15, 2020, due to natural causes.