The captivating character Luna Nozawa was officially declared dead on The Bold and the Beautiful on November 21, 2025. The Emmy-winning actress Lisa Yamada, who portrayed the cunning villain, confirmed her exit from the show the same day. Luna died instantly after being hit by a car while fleeing from authorities along the beach.
The episode opened with Lt. Baker delivering the shocking news to the Spencer family, confirming Luna’s fatal hit-and-run incident the night before. Viewers were reminded this was not Luna’s first brush with death; earlier in the year, after being shot, she was secretly nursed back to health by her grandmother, Li. However, this time, there was no miraculous recovery.
Significantly, Lt. Baker also confirmed that Luna’s miscarriage, a storyline that had stirred much discussion, was true, adding depth to her tragic departure.
Lisa Yamada’s farewell message on Instagram was poignant and heartfelt. Posting a series of photos from her time on the show, she wrote, “so many tears shed, blood spilled, friendships formed, and memories made on @boldandbeautifulcbs. What a ride it’s been! Hope you enjoyed the adventures <3 #LUNAtic4ever.” Her words underscored the finality of the exit, dispelling hopes of a return.
Co-star Lawrence Saint-Victor, known for his role as Carter, praised Yamada’s performance, calling her “an absolute warrior” and lauding her commanding screen presence.
Another cast member, Laneya Grace, who plays a beloved character on the show, expressed her wishes for Yamada to return, to which Yamada replied playfully, “Don’t get too comfortable, sweetheart,” marking a bittersweet end to an unforgettable on-screen chemistry.
Since debuting in September 2023 as a seemingly sweet character, Luna’s arc twisted dramatically, with her transformation into a calculating villain shocking fans and critics alike. Yamada’s portrayal earned her the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Emerging Talent in October 2025, a testament to her compelling performance.
As Luna Nozawa’s story concludes on The Bold and the Beautiful, Lisa Yamada is moving on to new projects, including a role in Amazon Prime’s Legally Blonde prequel series Elle. Fans and viewers will remember Luna’s complex journey and Yamada’s Emmy-winning talent fondly for years to come.
