On April 21 of this year, the Hollywood Museum unveiled a display in honor of Linder's time as Esther Valentine on "The Young and the Restless." The display features Esther's infamous maid's outfit and feather duster, along with her first script, and will remain up for public viewing through July 2022.
Donelle Dadigan, the President and Founder of the Hollywood Museum, commented on their decision to celebrate Kate Linder. He told SoapHub, "Kate is a longtime supporter of the Hollywood Museum and considered part of the museum family. We are overjoyed to pay homage to her outstanding legacy and longevity in this industry of entertainment." Linder herself spoke to Century City News, saying, "I'm so grateful to portray Esther Valentine on 'The Young and the Restless' for 40 years and counting and incredibly honored to mark the occasion with an exhibit at The Hollywood Museum. I will never forget the experience, the amazing speeches, and having my family there to share it with me." She later called the evening of the unveiling "the night of a lifetime."
Several of Linder's "Y&R" co-stars came to the event to show their support, including Sean Kanan (Deacon Sharpe), Sharon Case (Sharon Newman), and Bryton James (Devon Hamilton), among many others. Los Angeles councilmember Mitch O'Farrell was also present to give Linder a special proclamation from the city.
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