Drake Hogestyn ‘Days Of Our Lives’ In Some Of His Last Moments Before He Died Peacefully 😭

Drake Hogestyn ‘Days Of Our Lives’ In Some Of His Last Moments Before He Died Peacefully 😭
The actor played John Black on the daytime soap for 38 years
Drake Hogestyn, the beloved Days of Our Lives star who played John Black for 38 years, has died.
He was 70.
The actor was just one day shy of his 71st birthday when he died on Sept. 28, 2024.
The popular soap opera shared a statement from the actor's family on social media.
“It’s with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Drake Hogestyn," it reads. "He was thrown the curve ball of his life when he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, but he faced the challenge with incredible strength and determination.
After putting up an unbelievable fight, he passed peacefully surrounded by loved ones."
The statement continues: "He was the most amazing husband, father, papa and actor. He loved performing for the ‘Days’ audience and sharing the stage with the greatest cast, crew, and production team in the business.
We love him and we will miss him all the Days of our Lives.”
The message was signed, "The Hogestyn family."
"This is a very difficult one for all of us," Days of Our Lives executive producer Ken Corday said in a statement.
"Hogey was the ultimate team player and there are not sufficient words to express how deeply he will be missed. His impact on our show, personally and professionally, was profound and will forever remain unmatched."
Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Hogestyn initially sought a career as a professional baseball player, even signing with the New York Yankees and playing for one of their farm teams until he was injured in 1977.
Hogestyn's first big role came in the early 1980s in the CBS series Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. He initially joined Days of Our Lives in 1986 as a mysterious character known as "The Pawn" before becoming a fan favorite as John Black.
John became one-half of several beloved pairings over the years, but few have been more popular than his connection with Marlena Evans, played by Deidre Hall. Together, they won a Soap Opera Digest Award for Favorite Couple in 2005.
Hogestyn wasn't just known for his long-running role though. He and his childhood sweetheart, Victoria Post, wed in 1986 and remained married for 37 years. They welcomed four children - daughters Whitney, Alexandra and Rachael, and son, Ben - and have seven grandchildren.
Rest in power king

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Oh my God, I can't believe it... I am so very sad... I have watched him for so many years on Days of our Lives!!!!! From when he was younger to when he left the show and came back... Prayers to his family his co-stars his friends... I am in shock... May the angels 😇 open their arms wide for such a wonderful kind and gentle man...😢😢😢.. 🙏🙏🙏... 💔💔.. 🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊.....