At 85 years old, soap legend Eric Braeden shows that age is truly just a number. Celebrating his birthday on April 3, Braeden took to social media a few days later to display his impressive skills, proving that he is still a force to be reckoned with. Known for his dedication to staying healthy and fit, Braeden shared a video on Instagram of himself engaging in some boxing practice outdoors, dressed in all black attire and using black boxing gloves.
The post garnered attention from several familiar faces in the soap world, with Days of Our Lives actor Conner Floyd calling Braeden a “beast” and his co-star Greg Rikaart praising the video as “amazing!” Both actors had previously worked with Braeden on The Young and the Restless, with Floyd playing Chance and Rikaart playing Kevin.
Former Young and the Restless star Doug Davidson jokingly commented, “Just be thankful that it doesn’t hit back! 😂 j/k 😝,” while Braeden’s former and current co-stars Don Diamont and Lauralee Bell left emoji reactions for the legendary actor. Fans also joined in, with one commenting, “Getting after it at 85 👊” and another stating, “You truly are awesome!! 👏🏼🙏🏻💫.”
This display of vitality and strength comes on the heels of Braeden’s recent health scare, which temporarily kept him from filming the hit CBS soap. After a period of rest and medication, Braeden assured fans that he was feeling fine and ready to get back to work. Despite the health setback, Braeden remains dedicated to The Young and the Restless, with retirement not on the horizon for the beloved actor.
In a world where age is often seen as a limitation, Eric Braeden continues to break barriers and defy expectations, proving that passion and determination know no bounds.
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