I will air on the show through July into the beginning of Aug! There is much more to see!! VERY fun story with many twists!! Trust me! ❤

— michelle stafford (@TheRealStafford) June 19, 2013

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Updated May 21:

According to Soap Opera Digest, Michelle Stafford has confirmed that she has indeed decided to move on from "Y&R." She will last be seen on air in mid-June.

Updated May 21:

A representative for "Y&R" responded to our request for a statement by saying their policy is that they do not comment on the contract status of their actors.

Original article May 20:

E! News is reporting that Michelle Stafford will be leaving her role as Phyllis Summers Newman after 16 years with "The Young and the Restless." Apparently someone close to the show was the source for the news.

Soaps.com has reached out to "Y&R" for a statement in this regard. No further details are available at this time. We will update readers as more information becomes available.

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Departing.

Updated June 19:

Michelle Stafford is taping her last episode today, but tweeted to fans with an update as to how long she will be seen on the show. She posted:

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