<P> Elizabeth `` Liz '' Foster Brooks is an original character to The Young and the Restless ; she was known for her marriages to William Foster and Stuart Brooks and was one of the show 's two original matriarchs . She was portrayed by actress Julianna McCarthy on and off for 37 years until her death onscreen on June 18 , 2010 . Until her initial departure in 1985 , McCarthy was the show 's longest running cast member although she had n't been on contract in some time . </P>
<P> Elizabeth `` Liz '' Foster Brooks is an original character to The Young and the Restless ; she was known for her marriages to William Foster and Stuart Brooks and was one of the show 's two original matriarchs . She was portrayed by actress Julianna McCarthy on and off for 37 years until her death onscreen on June 18 , 2010 . Until her initial departure in 1985 , McCarthy was the show 's longest running cast member although she had n't been on contract in some time . </P>
who played liz foster on the young and the restless
who played liz foster on the young and the restless
Julianna McCarthy
Julianna McCarthy