“Days of Our Lives” star Drake Hogestyn, who has played John Black on the soap opera for nearly 40 years, has died.
who has played John Black on the soap opera for nearly 40 years, has died. The actor passed away from pancreatic cancer on Saturday at age 70 — one day before his 71st birthday.“It’s with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Drake Hogestyn,” the statement read. “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.
'SNL' legend returns as Kamala Harris in Season 50 premiere star-studded cold open: 'Your fun aunt has returned'Hogestyn’s co-stars have begun to pay tribute to the late star via social media in addition to sharing photographs of him from the set and through the years..
Hogestyn first appeared on “Days of Our Lives” on Jan. 24, 1986, starring in the hit for 38 years and filming over 4,200 episodes. He, along with Deidre Hall as Marlena Evans, became one of the most famous romances in daytime TV history. Kurt Cobain’s daughter, Frances Bean, gives birth to first baby with Tony Hawk’s son Riley: ‘Welcome to the world’
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