The Young and the Restless will continue to honor the memory of the late daytime television icon Jeanne Cooper by airing a special two-part memorial service for her beloved character, Katherine Chancellor, today, Sept. 3 and Wednesday. Sept. 4 (12:30-1:30 PM, ET; 11:00 AM-12:00 Noon, PT) on the CBS Television Network. (Spoilers below.)

"It's time for the characters of Genoa City to say their goodbyes to Katherine, and while it's heartbreaking for everyone involved, we hope our viewers will find it a fitting tribute to both an irreplaceable character and the amazing woman who portrayed her," said Y&R Executive Producer Jill Farren Phelps. "Katherine had some final surprises up her sleeve that will be revealed at the service and we think everyone will come away with smiles on their faces."

Cooper's real-life son, actor Corbin Bernsen, returns to the show as Father Todd, who presides over the service.

In addition, fan favorites LauraLee Bell (Christine), Tricia Cast (Nina Webster), Beau Kazer (Brock Reynolds), Adrienne Frantz (Amber Moore), Patty Weaver (Gina Roma) and Michael Damian (Danny Romalotti) return. Damian will perform "That's When I'll Stop Loving You," the song that aired in the tribute episode dedicated to Cooper in May.

Surprise Wedding Takes Place at Katherine's Memorial [VIDEO] 

Spoilers ahead!

On the Sept. 3 episode, Genoa City is gathering together for the first of a two-part memorial episode for Katherine.

"It's time to celebrate everything we loved about the great Katherine Chancellor,"  Father Todd says, before reading a bible passage.

Each friend gives a moving tribute to the late Katherine. Jill is the last to speak. She says she has about a million stories about Katherine.

"No tears, Katherine? The hell with that!" she screams before completely breaking down sobbing. "What am I going to do without you?"

Cane rushes to hold her.

Watch a preview clip of Sept. 3, 2013 episode of The Young and The Restless:

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