So sad that he is gone. Days Of Our Lives Will Never Be The Same Without Him. Prayers to Him & to His whole family & friends. I pray He is resting in peace now.
I'm so sorry for his family. I've heard or read tributes from at least 25 actors and you can tell they are not exaggerating. What a nice guy! We should all be that nice,!!!
I started watching Days in 1986 the same year Drake started. I can't imagine Days without him. John Black was the father/grandfather we all wish we had. It sounds like Drake was the same in that regard as well. 🙏
Thank you for this. I still can’t believe Drake is gone. And I’m so grateful for the joy and comfort his work has brought to me all these years. I send love and light to his family and all at Days.
Beautiful tributes from Stephen and Dee. I know their hearts are broken. My deepest condolences to them, and of course Drake's family, all his coworkers and my fellow fans. We all will miss you so much Drake. ♥️💔😥 R.I.P.
I have watched Days since it started in the '60's!! I would watch with my grandmother!! I remember when Drake first appeared on Days!! He was so handsome!! Its hard to believe he is gone!! 😪💔 RIP Drake You will be truly missed!! ❤️
In 1984 I was in my first year in college. I would come home at lunchtime and my Granny would fix me something to eat. The price was I had to sit and watch Days with her. At first I was annoyed at all the cheesy acting and story lines. But at least the women on the show were nice to look at. It was when I started asking my Granny question about the characters that I got hooked. It turned out to be a blessing for me as it was something we shared for the next seven years until her passing in 1991. On the days I could not watch the show I would call her or visit with her at night to catch up. We would spend hours speculating on what we thought would happen next. She Loved the Stefano/John Black storylines. Drake was always one of my favorites. RIP Drake.
Terrific story about you and your grandma watching Dool together. I'm not too far behind you in age- in '86 when Drake started, I was 17 and watching with my mom when I'd ditch school, lol. My mom was cool like that. 😘 Yes, the Stefano/John Black storyline had us all riveted to our seats, everyday at noon, lol- I was obsessed, lol. Drake was always such a pleasure to watch. He had a distinct intensity that made him stand out amongst all other male actors around him. He seems to me to be one of those actors that made others better. He will be missed. ❤
@@AnnikaLaurenCassidy56 I think one of the first episodes I watched was when Bo kidnapped Hope from her sham wedding. And I remembered when Victor Kiriakis showed up Caroline had to stop Bo from shooting Victor by blurting out that Victor was Bo's father in front of the whole town. Good times.
Rest In Peace Drake. Deidre I know how much you will miss him as we all will, he was an amazing person. My thoughts and prayers go out to his beautiful family. Stephens and your tributes made me cry, I absolutely am so sad by this as he was one of my favorites growing up, John and Marlena’s love story best in any soap opera ever. ❤
I am moved to tears from all the sentiments for Drake. These are the most loving, finest tributes to a human I have ever known. RIP Drake; I feel blessed to have known you from DOOL.
That made me want to cry. He was so loved by those who knew him, and all of us who only knew him on tv. He created an escape for us that some of us really needed. For an hour a day, we forgot our problems and focused on him and the cast. You were the best husband Marlena could ever have, and as for Deidra, you were her longest romantic relationship and marriage, even if it was just for the show. My heart goes out to the cast and his loving family. Thank you for the memories!
My eyes are wet! Thank you so much Drake! We love you Slugger! Deidre speaking! Oh my God!😢 RIP Drake!❤ We’ll remember you for all the days of our lives!
im cryyyying like a babyyyyyyy. I. Its been forever im saddened. what a heartbreak n gone just like that. im 46 been watching sine 4 or 5 w my mom nap time. never forget the memories n all the happy moments on this amazing soap. RIP n prayers for that big family.. god bless u all. swing for the fences slugger
Stephen my heart goes out to you and his family and the rest of the Days family, I am so so saddened by the passing of your long time on screen partner and friend , I know it wont be the same without him on the show and in life . RIP Drake. I'm really going to miss you.
What beautiful tributes from Deidre and Stephen for Drake. I know their hearts are breaking, just like ours, for this amazing man who I had the pleasure of meeting all the way back in the 80's! What a wonderful day that turned out to be! RIP, Drake. We're all missing you so. ❤🙏❤️😥❤️🙏❤️
Very sad for his family… he was a wonderful actor, family man and human being, he will be so missed. He’s in the arms of the angels… God bless and rest in peace.
This one 💔 my heart Swing from the fences ⚾ Drake (John Black) RIP you will be sadly missed 😢 🙏 🌹 💕 My deepest condolences go out to his family and many many fan's 💕
Oh, this hurts. I haven’t watched Days in years, but I always loved him as both Roman Brady and John Black. His romances with his Doc and his Izzy-B were so much fun to watch. Godspeed, Sir, and rest well. 😢
Been a fan of Days when Stephen joined the cast and Drake came along the next year. Deidre, who got my attention back when she played a superhero in a Saturday morning show in the '70's is part of the reason Days caught my attention. These characters were 3 of my favorites. RIP Drake-my favorite daytime soap action hero.
My friends and I were blessed to meet many of the cast back when the guys had a softball team and played in a weekly tournament. Not an all-star league, just a regular softball league. From those encounters my friends and I went on to share time with them during filmings, etc. I only met Drake once during that time but he was one of the nicest men I've ever met. You could just feel the warmth coming from him when he smiled at you. My heart is broken.
I did not know him personally, but he was the reason I watched the show❤❤❤❤❤❤for years!!!!? My heart goes out to all his cast and family and friends!!!!
I can’t imagine Days of our Lives without him. So so sad. I remember that scene on the pier when they reunited. The best scene I’ve ever seen in a soap. You will be missed 😢 R.I.P.
I am so shocked and saddened to hear of his passing! I loved seeing Dick Van Dyke play his father on DOOL, and thought it was awesome that he came on as a result of knowing Drake H. from the gym they both went too! RIP Drake Hogestyn! Miss both you and Bill Hayes. ❤️😢
My heart goes out to his family, Steven Nichols, Deidre Hall, and all his friends at Days! He will be missed. My heart is broken 💔 😢 💔😢 Cherish all the wonderful memories! May God give you strength to carry on. 🙏🙏
What a beautiful Tribute Stephen And Deidre.I know hearts are breaking 💔 Drake was a great man he will be missed by many.A man with such a big loving heart.He left family,friends and Days fans with beautiful memories in different ways with all.Love,missed but will never be forgotten.RIP Drake (John Black).🪽🤍💜🕊💜🤍🤍❤️🌹❤️💔😢
I am sorry for him and his family. I know how devastating it is to lose the love of your life to that dreadful decease , my husband died with that, he was only 38 years old I was 34 with 2 babies aged 9 and 2, became Mom and Dad. I cannot explain what we went through, too much to say. To this date 48 years later, we remember and never forgotten. I am a senior now, I am ok, but sometimes I still remember an cry. I wish this family the best and my prayers.
Deidre your very kind words for Drake . I’m sure you will miss him as I’ve heard you say he was your safety net. As far as I’m concerned an era has ended the love story between John and Marlena will always be remembered . The best super couple in daytime it was epic. 💞💞. 💔 😢. Sending all my love and prayers, Deidre I admire you so much.
A very real and deep tribute from Stephen Nichols . I enjoyed his performance on General Hospital as well. Im sorry their co worker and friend died.💗🌸🌿
Beautiful words about this lovely man. Been part of my life all these years watching him in the arvo on the telly. Deepest condolences to all who loved him from Downunder 🙏🙏🦘
Oh no I didn’t know he passed away. When my dad passed away he actually reached out to my family and sent such an amazing message to all of us. I only met him twice and he always remembers me and my family and always asked for my dad. For the record he met my parents in Italy or Germany (can’t remember) but he was very kind and my prayers go out to his beautiful family and friends ❤😊
I watched days because Drake and the other actors tried so much to show you Salem and all of Illinois love each other but we are not perfect Drake you are missed but thank you for shining a light on Salem Illinois
I know Steve is devastated they seem like brothers in real life.may John rip ,yes he will be truly missed .peace my family.😢🌹🙏 The Mitchell's just sooo sad.
I am ugly sobbing.... not since Joan Rivers' death have I been so shocked and devastated to hear of an actor I loved watching so much for so long.... I know it's because both were so shocking and unexpected to their fans.... I hope and pray his departure from Salem is one that honors both John and Drake.... 💔💔💔 and my thoughts and prayers are with his beautiful family and with those who knew him personally and loved him ❤️
Damn this is so heartbreaking. It’s such a huge loss to Days and the soap opera community and to the decades long fans. I’ve been watching DOOL since 1977. My mom and my sister always watched and I got addicted to it through them. I remember the day Drake made his appearance in 1986 as the pawn. All bandaged up and everyone thought he was Roman Brady. It’s so sad to see Stephen try not to break. RIP 🕊️
Been watching Days since 1983 and when Drake came into the show I loved him character and connection with Deidre right away. I was sadden to hear about his passing, one of the reasons I watched was because of him and Steven . I know this is a difficult time for Drake's family and his cast family. He will be missed.
I really liked his acting. First remembered him as a kid watching him on the short lived CBS series 7 Brides for 7 Brothers before DOOL. Loved him on that also.
What touching words by Stephen, seeing him cry made me cry.
Me too, so sad😢
Beautiful words, Steve. You are the strong batter up now. I know you will slam it through the fences and send it for a skyward meeting. PATCH ❤🥹💙💯💥💦😉
So sad that he is gone. Days Of Our Lives Will Never Be The Same Without Him.
Prayers to Him & to His whole family & friends. I pray He is resting in peace now.
It’s hilarious actually
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@@DiainvcgtsloverWhy is it hilarious
Yes what, a human being just lost their life and you think is funny?? Good Lord!! What are you made of, ice water??
Wow!! Heartless individual sad.. love Drake, he'll be missed!😢@@modestacattaruzza7400
Stephen broke me 😭 Rest in peace Drake!
What beautiful words this is what I call a real family, Rest in Peace Mr.Drake you will be dearly missed but definitely not forgotten
Such a nice Tribute by Stephen Nichols & Deidre Hall. May you R.I.P. aka John Black.
I'm so sorry for his family. I've heard or read tributes from at least 25 actors and you can tell they are not exaggerating. What a nice guy! We should all be that nice,!!!
Amen 🙏
I started watching Days in 1986 the same year Drake started. I can't imagine Days without him. John Black was the father/grandfather we all wish we had. It sounds like Drake was the same in that regard as well. 🙏
R.I.P. Drake a.k.a. john black he's gonna be missed a lot, all the days of our lives!
So sad😢 grew up watching him rip John black😢
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His reunion scene on the pier with Marlena was the best scene in TV history.
Agreed!
Yes!!!
Maybe, but Orry and George embracing and saying goodbye to end North and South was better.
It was just UNFORGETTABLE ❤
Thank you for this. I still can’t believe Drake is gone. And I’m so grateful for the joy and comfort his work has brought to me all these years. I send love and light to his family and all at Days.
Beautiful tributes from Stephen and Dee. I know their hearts are broken. My deepest condolences to them, and of course Drake's family, all his coworkers and my fellow fans. We all will miss you so much Drake. ♥️💔😥 R.I.P.
I have watched Days since it started in the '60's!! I would watch with my grandmother!! I remember when Drake first appeared on Days!! He was so handsome!! Its hard to believe he is gone!! 😪💔 RIP Drake
You will be truly missed!! ❤️
Me too. I’ve been watching since the beginning.
@@archiesmom7611 Awesome!! 👍
Rest in Heavenly Peace, Drake, with Love❤🙏
There will only be one John Black. Miss him!
In 1984 I was in my first year in college. I would come home at lunchtime and my Granny would fix me something to eat. The price was I had to sit and watch Days with her. At first I was annoyed at all the cheesy acting and story lines. But at least the women on the show were nice to look at. It was when I started asking my Granny question about the characters that I got hooked. It turned out to be a blessing for me as it was something we shared for the next seven years until her passing in 1991. On the days I could not watch the show I would call her or visit with her at night to catch up. We would spend hours speculating on what we thought would happen next. She Loved the Stefano/John Black storylines. Drake was always one of my favorites. RIP Drake.
Terrific story about you and your grandma watching Dool together. I'm not too far behind you in age- in '86 when Drake started, I was 17 and watching with my mom when I'd ditch school, lol. My mom was cool like that. 😘 Yes, the Stefano/John Black storyline had us all riveted to our seats, everyday at noon, lol- I was obsessed, lol. Drake was always such a pleasure to watch. He had a distinct intensity that made him stand out amongst all other male actors around him. He seems to me to be one of those actors that made others better. He will be missed. ❤
@@AnnikaLaurenCassidy56 I think one of the first episodes I watched was when Bo kidnapped Hope from her sham wedding. And I remembered when Victor Kiriakis showed up Caroline had to stop Bo from shooting Victor by blurting out that Victor was Bo's father in front of the whole town. Good times.
I will definitely miss Drake Hogestyn. He was an AWESOME actor!!!! Rest in Peace
Rest In Peace Drake. Deidre I know how much you will miss him as we all will, he was an amazing person. My thoughts and prayers go out to his beautiful family. Stephens and your tributes made me cry, I absolutely am so sad by this as he was one of my favorites growing up, John and Marlena’s love story best in any soap opera ever. ❤
R.I.P John black, you will be missed
He’s burning in hell actually
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
@@Diainvcgtsloverthat’s disrespectful
So sad. Such a good looking kind man. I know he shot straight up to heaven. Prayers for his family. Such a loss of a good man. 🙏😢
I loved watching you all act on that show!!! My condolences.
I am moved to tears from all the sentiments for Drake. These are the most loving, finest tributes to a human I have ever known. RIP Drake; I feel blessed to have known you from DOOL.
He was a very gifted actor, may he RIP
That made me want to cry. He was so loved by those who knew him, and all of us who only knew him on tv. He created an escape for us that some of us really needed. For an hour a day, we forgot our problems and focused on him and the cast. You were the best husband Marlena could ever have, and as for Deidra, you were her longest romantic relationship and marriage, even if it was just for the show. My heart goes out to the cast and his loving family. Thank you for the memories!
@staceydunnings8975👼♥🙏🌹
Rest in peace great person he was will be missed
Oh my God back in the day I was so in love with him. He was gorgeous, sexy. God rest his soul. Blessings. Go out to the family.❤
I always thought he was so handsome but I really loved Bo... I watched this since I was a kid... So heartbreaking 😢
Oh how this hurts. So thankful for all the years we got with Drake.
Uh wow I'm in tears. Really going to miss him and John Black. That's a fact.
My eyes are wet! Thank you so much Drake! We love you Slugger! Deidre speaking! Oh my God!😢 RIP Drake!❤ We’ll remember you for all the days of our lives!
im cryyyying like a babyyyyyyy. I. Its been forever im saddened. what a heartbreak n gone just like that. im 46 been watching sine 4 or 5 w my mom nap time. never forget the memories n all the happy moments on this amazing soap. RIP n prayers for that big family.. god bless u all. swing for the fences slugger
Stephen my heart goes out to you and his family and the rest of the Days family, I am so so saddened by the passing of your long time on screen partner and friend , I know it wont be the same without him on the show and in life . RIP Drake. I'm really going to miss you.
What beautiful tributes from Deidre and Stephen for Drake. I know their hearts are breaking, just like ours, for this amazing man who I had the pleasure of meeting all the way back in the 80's! What a wonderful day that turned out to be! RIP, Drake. We're all missing you so. ❤🙏❤️😥❤️🙏❤️
I loved what you shared Steve 😢 I’m sure you will miss him as we all will.💔 Drake will not be forgotten.
May He be free Now Bless his soul. A Good Man Drake you will be sorely Missed...God Bless and God Bless your family
Very sad for his family… he was a wonderful actor, family man and human being, he will be so missed.
He’s in the arms of the angels… God bless and rest in peace.
Such a fantastic human being....... My sympathy to his family and to his Days of our lives family as well. May you rest in peace Drake/John Black ❤
This one 💔 my heart
Swing from the fences ⚾ Drake (John Black) RIP you will be sadly missed 😢 🙏 🌹 💕
My deepest condolences go out to his family and many many fan's 💕
Oh, this hurts. I haven’t watched Days in years, but I always loved him as both Roman Brady and John Black. His romances with his Doc and his Izzy-B were so much fun to watch. Godspeed, Sir, and rest well. 😢
Been a fan of Days when Stephen joined the cast and Drake came along the next year. Deidre, who got my attention back when she played a superhero in a Saturday morning show in the '70's is part of the reason Days caught my attention. These characters were 3 of my favorites. RIP Drake-my favorite daytime soap action hero.
He will never be forgotten. He brought so much joy as a fan!
My friends and I were blessed to meet many of the cast back when the guys had a softball team and played in a weekly tournament. Not an all-star league, just a regular softball league. From those encounters my friends and I went on to share time with them during filmings, etc. I only met Drake once during that time but he was one of the nicest men I've ever met. You could just feel the warmth coming from him when he smiled at you. My heart is broken.
I can’t even wrap my head around the fact that he’s gone. I remember the very first episode he premiered in. Rest in peace, you beautiful soul.
I did not know him personally, but he was the reason I watched the show❤❤❤❤❤❤for years!!!!? My heart goes out to all his cast and family and friends!!!!
I'm crying so hard watching this. RIP Drake.
I can’t imagine Days of our Lives without him. So so sad. I remember that scene on the pier when they reunited. The best scene I’ve ever seen in a soap. You will be missed 😢 R.I.P.
I am so shocked and saddened to hear of his passing! I loved seeing Dick Van Dyke play his father on DOOL, and thought it was awesome that he came on as a result of knowing Drake H. from the gym they both went too! RIP Drake Hogestyn! Miss both you and Bill Hayes. ❤️😢
My heart goes out to his family, Steven Nichols, Deidre Hall, and all his friends at Days! He will be missed. My heart is broken 💔 😢 💔😢
Cherish all the wonderful memories! May God give you strength to carry on. 🙏🙏
he broke my heart :( love you stephen
Long live John Black! Rest easy and thank you for a brilliant ride❤️❤️
I am heartbroken 💔😭 We will all miss him so much ❣️
What a beautiful Tribute Stephen And Deidre.I know hearts are breaking 💔 Drake was a great man he will be missed by many.A man with such a big loving heart.He left family,friends and Days fans with beautiful memories in different ways with all.Love,missed but will never be forgotten.RIP Drake (John Black).🪽🤍💜🕊💜🤍🤍❤️🌹❤️💔😢
❤ He Is Missed
You are gone not forgotten. Love to your family and friends.Be strong
God Bless him! Gonna miss you so much Drake! Prayers and Love to his family ❤🙏❤
I grew up watching Drake. Mr. John Black we are gonna miss you so much 💔
I am sorry for him and his family. I know how devastating it is to lose the love of your life to that dreadful decease , my husband died with that, he was only 38 years old I was 34 with 2 babies aged 9 and 2, became Mom and Dad. I cannot explain what we went through, too much to say. To this date 48 years later, we remember and never forgotten. I am a senior now, I am ok, but sometimes I still remember an cry. I wish this family the best and my prayers.
What a shock! Can’t believe it, he was one of the reasons , L kept watching lDays of our Lives”. RIP.
He made my life better just by being on my tv. Thanks for the greatness. man.
You will be missed so much I’ve been watching this show fir 40 years ❤
Deidre your very kind words for Drake . I’m sure you will miss him as I’ve heard you say he was your safety net. As far as I’m concerned an era has ended the love story between John and Marlena will always be remembered . The best super couple in daytime it was epic. 💞💞. 💔 😢. Sending all my love and prayers, Deidre I admire you so much.
Watched both Drake and Stephen for over 20 years. They worked great together. So hard and sad to see the sadness in Stephen now...😢
His character was him. A wonderful, caring, loved by all and very talented. So much for curing cancer.
RIP Drake Hogestyn. Such a tremendous loss.
A very real and deep tribute from Stephen Nichols . I enjoyed his performance on General Hospital as well. Im sorry their co worker and friend died.💗🌸🌿
these people have been part of our lives for past 4 decades 🥲
You will be missed. Loved you as John Black. You were the man!
He will be missed !!!! May his memory be for blessing
Beautiful words about this lovely man. Been part of my life all these years watching him in the arvo on the telly. Deepest condolences to all who loved him from Downunder 🙏🙏🦘
This hit hard 😢I was an avid Days fan for years, may you rest in peace Drake my condolences to his family 🙏
Oh no I didn’t know he passed away. When my dad passed away he actually reached out to my family and sent such an amazing message to all of us. I only met him twice and he always remembers me and my family and always asked for my dad. For the record he met my parents in Italy or Germany (can’t remember) but he was very kind and my prayers go out to his beautiful family and friends ❤😊
John & Marlena FOREVER ❤
Rest in peace Drake you'll definitely be missed definitely a big loss to Days of our lives
😢😢😢 I will miss him
😥😢😞😞😭😭💔💔💔💔 Drake will be missed, aaaaawww Patch💔💔💔💔
Always thought he was a good man outside the show too. He created one of TVs greatest partnerships with Deirdre Hall. RIP.
I watched days because Drake and the other actors tried so much to show you Salem and all of Illinois love each other but we are not perfect Drake you are missed but thank you for shining a light on Salem Illinois
I know Steve is devastated they seem like brothers in real life.may John rip ,yes he will be truly missed .peace my family.😢🌹🙏 The Mitchell's just sooo sad.
I adored him when he came on as John Black,my deepest sympathy to his family and friends who loved him.
I am ugly sobbing.... not since Joan Rivers' death have I been so shocked and devastated to hear of an actor I loved watching so much for so long.... I know it's because both were so shocking and unexpected to their fans.... I hope and pray his departure from Salem is one that honors both John and Drake.... 💔💔💔 and my thoughts and prayers are with his beautiful family and with those who knew him personally and loved him ❤️
So sad he was such an awesome man and is going to be missed and they could never replace John.. 😢
Damn this is so heartbreaking. It’s such a huge loss to Days and the soap opera community and to the decades long fans. I’ve been watching DOOL since 1977. My mom and my sister always watched and I got addicted to it through them. I remember the day Drake made his appearance in 1986 as the pawn. All bandaged up and everyone thought he was Roman Brady. It’s so sad to see Stephen try not to break. RIP 🕊️
RIP John. You will be truly missed.😢😭🙏💖
Loved his character so much on Days. Very sad to hear about his passing.
I will miss him so much may his soul rest in peace.
This was never my show but i loved him and DH
My deepest condolences to his family. I loved john and Marlena
Been watching Days since 1983 and when Drake came into the show I loved him character and connection with Deidre right away. I was sadden to hear about his passing, one of the reasons I watched was because of him and Steven . I know this is a difficult time for Drake's family and his cast family. He will be missed.
So many GREAT HARD-WORKING ACTORS from DAY-TIME SOAP OPERAS. THANK YOU 4 ALL that YOU do! ❤️😍❤️🥰❤️🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩
I loved John and Steve together and Black Patch
I loved it too
So sad , I'm devastated .peace to the family and friends "the Mitchell's.may he rip.🙏😢🌹
So sorry to hear of his passing. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 for his family and friends
I still can't quite believe he's gone...holy crap.
❤️❤️❤️❤️😢😢😢😢😢🤗💔💔💔💔 Just gutted. He was the best
My deepest condolences to his Days of our lives cast members and to his family and loved ones❤❤❤
What a beautiful tribute. RIP Drake
A wonderful tribute to Drake
I really liked his acting. First remembered him as a kid watching him on the short lived CBS series 7 Brides for 7 Brothers before DOOL. Loved him on that also.
Miss you Drake💔💔💔
RIP I HOPE ONE DAY I FIND THAT LOVE😢😢😢😢
Awe I just loved him 😢