Days Of Our Lives Drake Hogestyn Dead, DOOL John Black Passes Away at 70

Days of Our Lives (DOOL) star Drake Hogestyn, best known for his role as John Black, has passed away. The soap icon was 70 years of age. More details, down below.

Days Spoilers: The Hogestyn Family’s Statement

A spokesperson for Days wrote a statement on Hogestyn’s passing that read, “Days of Our Lives is heartbroken to share news of the passing of Drake Hogestyn.”

It goes on to read, “His family shared the statement below, and there will be no further details or comments at this time.”

The daytime legend’s family also wrote a statement regarding Drake’s passing. It starts off by saying, “… with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Drake Hogestyn.

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.”

It goes on to say, “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.”

Drake’s family’s statement on his passing ended with, “We love him, and we will miss him all the Days of our Lives.”

Ken Corday, DOOL’s executive producer also released a statement that read, “This is a very difficult one for all of us. 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.”

DOOL Spoilers: The Legacy Drake Hogestyn Has Left Behind

Hogestyn was born on September 29, 1953, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He attended the University of South Florida in Tampa, on a baseball scholarship, and majored in pre-dentistry with a double major in applied sciences and microbiology.

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He was drafted by both the New York Yankees and St. Louis Cardinals, playing with the Yankees’ farm team until an injury sidelined him in 1977.

He turned to acting, entering a Columbia Pictures talent search that had over 75,000 contestants. He ended up being one of 30 short-listed contestants selected. Hogestyn’s first major role was on the primetime drama, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers.

Still, it was in 1986 when Drake joined DOOL where the actor solidified his daytime legecy. While he was first introduced to by fans as Roman Brady, as the years would go on, he became John Black, one of the most beloved soap characters for his generation, with one of the most mysterious storylines and pasts in daytime drama.

Hogestyn is survived by his wife, Victoria, along with their four children, Whitney, Alexandra, Rachael, and Ben (General Hospital’s ex-Lucas Jones), and four grandchildren.

On behalf of everyone here, we extend our deepest condolences to Drake Hogestyn’s family, friends, loved ones, and his Days fans.

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