Drake Hogestyn, ‘Days of Our Lives’ Veteran, Dies at 70

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Drake Hogestyn, ‘Days of Our Lives’ Veteran, Dies at 70

As a long-time fan of “Days of Our Lives,” I was deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Drake Hogestyn, who played John Black for nearly four decades. His portrayal of the character was not just iconic, but it also brought life to the soap opera for millions of viewers like myself.

Drake Hogestyn, who spent almost four decades portraying John Black on the soap opera “Days of Our Lives,” passed away at the age of 70.

On the soap opera’s official Instagram, it was posted by the actor’s relatives that he passed away following a prolonged struggle against pancreatic cancer.

With great sadness, we share the news that Drake Hogestyn has passed away. His life took an unexpected turn when he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, yet he displayed remarkable courage and resilience in facing this challenge. After a fierce battle, he passed away surrounded by his cherished family members. He was an exceptional husband, father, grandfather, and actor, who found joy in entertaining the audience of Days, and cherished every moment on set with the talented cast, crew, and production team. We will forever remember him and deeply miss him for all the days we spent together on Days of our Lives.

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Back in 1986, I made my debut on “Days of Our Lives.” For an incredible span of 38 years, I’ve had the privilege of embodying John Black across over 4,200 episodes that graced our screens on NBC’s beloved daytime drama.

Apart from his current role, he’s also known for performances in films such as Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Generation, Beverly Hills Cowgirl Blues, One Stormy Night, and Night Sins.

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2024-09-29 06:24