Days of our Lives Tragedy: Drake Hogestyn Dies - John Black Actor Dead at 70 #daysofourlives #dool [XWJ9XZ9qX]

Days of our Lives Tragedy: Drake Hogestyn Dies - John Black Actor Dead at 70 #daysofourlives #dool [XWJ9XZ9qX]

The Days of our Lives family is mourning the loss of beloved actor Drake Hogestyn, known for his iconic portrayal of John Black. Drake Hogestyn, who passed away on September 28th, a day shy of his 71st birthday, had been privately battling pancreatic cancer. The official Days of our Lives Peacock Instagram account shared a heartfelt statement from the Hogestyn family, highlighting his strength, determination, and love for performing on the NBC soap opera. Co-stars, including Dan Feuerriegel, who plays EJ DiMera, and Julie Dove, who portrayed Connie Viniski, joined executive producer Ken Corday in expressing their condolences and admiration for Hogestyn's profound impact on the show. Drake's character, John Black, first appeared on Days of our Lives in 1986, and his complex backstory has been a gripping storyline for longtime viewers. Off-screen, Drake Hogestyn lived a rich life, from pursuing pre-dentistry and microbiology to playing third base for a New York Yankees farm team before venturing into acting. His memorable performance alongside real-life friend Dick Van Dyke, who played his father on the show, was a testament to his talent and will be remembered fondly by fans. The show will pay tribute to Drake in future episodes. Visit our Days of our Lives section of Soap Dirt: https://soapdirt.com/category/days-of-our-lives/ Listen to our Podcasts: https://soapdirt.podbean.com/ And Check out our always up-to-date Days of our Lives Spoilers page at: https://soapdirt.com/days-of-our-lives-spoilers/ Check Out our Social Media... Twitter: https://twitter.com/SoapDirtTV Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoapDirt Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/soapdirt/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@soapdirt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soapdirt/

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