Drake Hogestyn, 'Days of Our Lives' star, dies at 70
Longtime “Days of Our Lives” star Drake Hogestyn, who played John Black for nearly four decades, has died at age 70
By The Associated Press
Published - Sep 30, 2024, 05:11 PM ET
Last Updated - Dec 16, 2024, 06:47 PM EST
Drake Hogestyn, the “Days of Our Lives” star who appeared on the show for 38 years, died Saturday, his family confirmed. He was 70.
The actor was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, and his family said in a statement that Hogestyn died after “putting up an unbelievable fight” against the disease.
“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,” the statement, signed “The Hogestyn Family,” continued. "We love him and we will miss him all the Days of our Lives.”
Hogestyn died the day before what would have been his 71st birthday.
