Nathan Hastings
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Nathan Oliver Hastings, Sr. is a fictional character
from the CBS
soap opera
The Young and the Restless
. The role was originated in 1984 by Nathan Purdee
, who portrayed the character until 1992. The character was subsequently de-aged on two separate occasions, as evidenced by later portrayals by Randy Brooks (1992-1993) and Adam Lazarre-White (1994-1996, 2000), who are both clearly younger than Purdee.
(Phil Morris), along with his brother Jazz Jackson (Jon St. Elwood) and private investigator Andy Richards (Steven Ford
), gather enough evidence to dismantle the local organized crime family
, headed by Joseph Anthony (Logan Ramsey
). They receive invaluable assistance from one of Anthony's men: "Kong", whose real name is Nathan Hastings. As a result, Nathan is granted immunity for his crimes. After secretary Amy Lewis (Stephanie Williams) realizes that Nathan is illiterate
, she secretly teaches him to read and write. The two soon start dating, but she eventually leaves town.
Having completely reformed, Nathan becomes a private investigator himself and joins Paul Williams' (Doug Davidson
) detective agency. While working security for Fenmore's Department Store, he catches a shoplifter -- a runaway named Drucilla Barber (Victoria Rowell
). Once Nathan realizes that Drucilla is illiterate (as he once was), he convinces the court to release her into his custody. Nathan teaches Dru how to read. She soon falls in love with Nathan, and is determined to steal him away from his girlfriend. Coincidentally, the girlfriend turns out to be Dru's estranged sister, a physician named Olivia Barber
(Tonya Lee Williams
). Dru's attempts to seduce Nathan away from Olivia prove to be unsuccessful, and she later turns her attention to her future husband, Jabot Cosmetics executive trainee Neil Winters
(Kristoff St. John
). Nathan and Olivia are eventually married, and have a son, Nathan Hastings, Jr. (or "Nate" for short). The birth poses a great risk to Olivia's life, as she has developed ovarian cancer
. Following the birth, she has a hysterectomy
.
Nathan and Olivia experience serious marital problems on two occasions. First, Olivia becomes infatuated with Neil (at a time when he and Dru are having difficulties). Later, Olivia's parents Walter and Lillie Belle Barber separate, and Lillie Belle comes to live with the couple. Lillie Belle is clinically depressed
, and Nathan and Olivia argue about her strange behavior. The conflict continues even after Lillie Belle and Walter reunite. Eventually, Nathan begins an extramarital affair with Keesha Monroe, although he does not tell Keesha that he is married until later in the relationship. Soon Keesha meets Neil's half-brother, photographer Malcolm Winters
(Shemar Moore
). After much effort, Malcolm manages to woo her away from her boyfriend, whom he is unaware was Nathan. When Malcolm learns of Keesha's affair with Nathan, he breaks up with her, even though she has already stopped seeing Nathan. However Malcolm keeps the affair a secret from Olivia, as do Neil and Dru, who also learn of Nathan's infidelity.
Soon thereafter, Keesha (Jennifer Gatti
) learns that her ex-boyfriend Stan has died from AIDS
. After being tested (by Olivia), Keesha learns that she is HIV-positive, and tells Nathan. Dru then decides to tell Olivia about Nathan's affair with Keesha. Realizing that Nathan has been unfaithful and that he has potentially exposed both her and Nate (Bryant Jones
) to the HIV virus
, a furious Olivia throws Nathan out, forbidding him to ever see their son again. Nathan, Olivia and Nate all turn out to be HIV-negative, but Keesha develops AIDS. Heartbroken, Malcolm realizes how much he cares Keesha and reunited with her. In an act of true love, Malcolm marries Keesha on her deathbed. Meanwhile, desperate to see Nate, Nathan kidnaps him. The police and Olivia's family and friends frantically search for the two, to no avail. Days later, Nathan realizes that life on the run is no place for his son, so he returns Nate to Olivia. However, in the process of doing so, he is struck by an automobile and killed.
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soap opera
Soap opera
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The Young and the Restless
The Young and the Restless
The Young and the Restless is an American television soap opera created by William J. Bell and Lee Phillip Bell for CBS. The show is set in a fictional Wisconsin town called Genoa City, which is unlike and unrelated to the real life village of the same name, Genoa City, Wisconsin...
. The role was originated in 1984 by Nathan Purdee
Nathan Purdee
Nathan Purdee is an American serial actor. Purdee's father was an officer in the United States Air Force, and the family moved around many times. After spending formative years in Washington, D.C., Bakersfield, California, and Kaiserslautern, Germany, he graduated from high school in Denver,...
, who portrayed the character until 1992. The character was subsequently de-aged on two separate occasions, as evidenced by later portrayals by Randy Brooks (1992-1993) and Adam Lazarre-White (1994-1996, 2000), who are both clearly younger than Purdee.
Fictional character biography
In 1984, attorney Tyrone JacksonTyrone Jackson
Tyrone Jackson is a fictional character from the CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless. The role was portrayed by Phil Morris, son of actor Greg Morris from the 1966-1973 espionage television series Mission: Impossible. Phil Morris appeared as Tyrone from 1984 to 1986.-Fictional character...
(Phil Morris), along with his brother Jazz Jackson (Jon St. Elwood) and private investigator Andy Richards (Steven Ford
Steven Ford
Steven Meigs Ford is an American actor and son of former United States President Gerald Ford and Former First Lady Betty Bloomer Ford.-Early life:...
), gather enough evidence to dismantle the local organized crime family
Crime family
A crime family is a term used to describe a unit of an organized crime syndicate, often operating within a specific geographic territory. The term is used almost exclusively to refer to units of the Mafia, both in Sicily and in the United States, although it is occasionally used to refer to other...
, headed by Joseph Anthony (Logan Ramsey
Logan Ramsey
Logan Carlisle Ramsey, Jr. was an American character actor of television and film for nearly 50 years. Largely a TV actor, he appeared on, among others: The Edge of Night, Star Trek, Mission: Impossible, Hawaii Five-O, M*A*S*H, Charlie's Angels, Mork and Mindy, Knight Rider and Night...
). They receive invaluable assistance from one of Anthony's men: "Kong", whose real name is Nathan Hastings. As a result, Nathan is granted immunity for his crimes. After secretary Amy Lewis (Stephanie Williams) realizes that Nathan is illiterate
Literacy
Literacy has traditionally been described as the ability to read for knowledge, write coherently and think critically about printed material.Literacy represents the lifelong, intellectual process of gaining meaning from print...
, she secretly teaches him to read and write. The two soon start dating, but she eventually leaves town.
Having completely reformed, Nathan becomes a private investigator himself and joins Paul Williams' (Doug Davidson
Doug Davidson
Douglas Donald "Doug" Davidson is an American television actor. He has portrayed private investigator Paul Williams on the CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless since May 1978, making him the series' senior male cast member.On September 12, 1994, he began hosting a five-night-a-week,...
) detective agency. While working security for Fenmore's Department Store, he catches a shoplifter -- a runaway named Drucilla Barber (Victoria Rowell
Victoria Rowell
Victoria "Vicki" Lynn Rowell is an American actress and dancer. She is best known for her portrayal of ballerina-turned-model Drucilla Winters on the CBS daytime drama The Young and the Restless, and medical examiner/pathologist Dr. Amanda Bentley on the CBS drama Diagnosis: Murder...
). Once Nathan realizes that Drucilla is illiterate (as he once was), he convinces the court to release her into his custody. Nathan teaches Dru how to read. She soon falls in love with Nathan, and is determined to steal him away from his girlfriend. Coincidentally, the girlfriend turns out to be Dru's estranged sister, a physician named Olivia Barber
Olivia Winters
Dr. Olivia Winters, M.D. is a fictional character on the CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless. Canadian actress Tonya Lee Williams originated the role in June 1990 and departed on September 7, 2005, reappearing as a guest star on April 12 and 13, 2007. The actress returned on October 23, 2008...
(Tonya Lee Williams
Tonya Lee Williams
Tonya Lee Williams is a Canadian actress, best known for her role as Dr. Olivia Barber Winters on the American soap opera The Young and the Restless, from 1990 to 2005, and for a brief time in 2007. She returned to the series in the fall of 2008.-Early life:Williams was born in London, England to...
). Dru's attempts to seduce Nathan away from Olivia prove to be unsuccessful, and she later turns her attention to her future husband, Jabot Cosmetics executive trainee Neil Winters
Neil Winters
Neil Winters is a fictional character in the CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless, portrayed by actor Kristoff St. John since his first appearance in January 1991...
(Kristoff St. John
Kristoff St. John
Kristoff St. John is an American actor, best known for his role as Neil Winters on the daytime US drama The Young and the Restless.-Career:...
). Nathan and Olivia are eventually married, and have a son, Nathan Hastings, Jr. (or "Nate" for short). The birth poses a great risk to Olivia's life, as she has developed ovarian cancer
Ovarian cancer
Ovarian cancer is a cancerous growth arising from the ovary. Symptoms are frequently very subtle early on and may include: bloating, pelvic pain, difficulty eating and frequent urination, and are easily confused with other illnesses....
. Following the birth, she has a hysterectomy
Hysterectomy
A hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus, usually performed by a gynecologist. Hysterectomy may be total or partial...
.
Nathan and Olivia experience serious marital problems on two occasions. First, Olivia becomes infatuated with Neil (at a time when he and Dru are having difficulties). Later, Olivia's parents Walter and Lillie Belle Barber separate, and Lillie Belle comes to live with the couple. Lillie Belle is clinically depressed
Clinical depression
Major depressive disorder is a mental disorder characterized by an all-encompassing low mood accompanied by low self-esteem, and by loss of interest or pleasure in normally enjoyable activities...
, and Nathan and Olivia argue about her strange behavior. The conflict continues even after Lillie Belle and Walter reunite. Eventually, Nathan begins an extramarital affair with Keesha Monroe, although he does not tell Keesha that he is married until later in the relationship. Soon Keesha meets Neil's half-brother, photographer Malcolm Winters
Malcolm Winters
Malcolm Winters is a fictional character on the CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless, portrayed by actor Shemar Moore from May 1994 to February 14, 2002 and from November 1, 2004 to September 1, 2005...
(Shemar Moore
Shemar Moore
Shemar Franklin Moore is an American actor and former male fashion model. His most notable roles are that of Malcolm Winters on The Young and the Restless from 1994 to 2005, Derek Morgan on CBS's Criminal Minds, and as the third permanent host of Soul Train from 1999 to 2003.-Early life:Moore was...
). After much effort, Malcolm manages to woo her away from her boyfriend, whom he is unaware was Nathan. When Malcolm learns of Keesha's affair with Nathan, he breaks up with her, even though she has already stopped seeing Nathan. However Malcolm keeps the affair a secret from Olivia, as do Neil and Dru, who also learn of Nathan's infidelity.
Soon thereafter, Keesha (Jennifer Gatti
Jennifer Gatti
Jennifer Gatti is an American actress who has taken on several television roles.She is notable for her portrayal as the first Dinah Marler on Guiding Light from 1986 to 1987, As well as for her role of HIV-positive character Keesha Monroe Winters on the CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless...
) learns that her ex-boyfriend Stan has died from AIDS
AIDS
Acquired immune deficiency syndrome or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome is a disease of the human immune system caused by the human immunodeficiency virus...
. After being tested (by Olivia), Keesha learns that she is HIV-positive, and tells Nathan. Dru then decides to tell Olivia about Nathan's affair with Keesha. Realizing that Nathan has been unfaithful and that he has potentially exposed both her and Nate (Bryant Jones
Bryant Jones
-Career:In 1996, Jones was cast as Nate Hastings, son of Nathan Hastings and Dr. Olivia Barber, on the soap opera The Young and the Restless. He remained on the series until 2002, when his character was sent to the U.K...
) to the HIV virus
HIV
Human immunodeficiency virus is a lentivirus that causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome , a condition in humans in which progressive failure of the immune system allows life-threatening opportunistic infections and cancers to thrive...
, a furious Olivia throws Nathan out, forbidding him to ever see their son again. Nathan, Olivia and Nate all turn out to be HIV-negative, but Keesha develops AIDS. Heartbroken, Malcolm realizes how much he cares Keesha and reunited with her. In an act of true love, Malcolm marries Keesha on her deathbed. Meanwhile, desperate to see Nate, Nathan kidnaps him. The police and Olivia's family and friends frantically search for the two, to no avail. Days later, Nathan realizes that life on the run is no place for his son, so he returns Nate to Olivia. However, in the process of doing so, he is struck by an automobile and killed.