Soap Trend | Remembering Drake Hogestyn (1953–2024): A Beloved Days of Our Lives Star @SoapTrend | Uploaded October 2024 | Updated October 2024, 2 hours ago.
On September 28, 2024, the world lost Drake Hogestyn, just one day before what would have been his 71st birthday. After a battle with pancreatic cancer, Hogestyn left behind a legacy that spanned nearly 40 years as John Black on Days of Our Lives. His passing has left a deep hole in the hearts of his fans, friends, and colleagues alike. Here, many of those who knew him best shared heartfelt memories of the man behind the iconic soap character.
For Ken Corday, the loss of Drake was incredibly hard. He called Hogestyn "the ultimate team player," saying that his contributions to the show were immeasurable. Both personally and professionally, Drake's presence was unique, and his impact will never be forgotten. #daysofourlives #drakehogestyn #passedaway
On September 28, 2024, the world lost Drake Hogestyn, just one day before what would have been his 71st birthday. After a battle with pancreatic cancer, Hogestyn left behind a legacy that spanned nearly 40 years as John Black on Days of Our Lives. His passing has left a deep hole in the hearts of his fans, friends, and colleagues alike. Here, many of those who knew him best shared heartfelt memories of the man behind the iconic soap character.
For Ken Corday, the loss of Drake was incredibly hard. He called Hogestyn "the ultimate team player," saying that his contributions to the show were immeasurable. Both personally and professionally, Drake's presence was unique, and his impact will never be forgotten. #daysofourlives #drakehogestyn #passedaway
