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Days of Our Lives' John Black dies at age 70


Days of Our Lives' John Black dies at age 70

Drake Hogestyn, a fixture on the long-running soap opera Days of Our Lives, has died at age 70. The actor, who played the role of John Black for nearly 40 years, battled pancreatic cancer, his family said in a statement on the show's verified Instagram account. “It is with heavy hearts that we announce the […]

Co-stars Ali Sweeney and Kristian Alfonso react


Co-stars Ali Sweeney and Kristian Alfonso react

He will always be her John. “Days of Our Lives” star Drake Hogestyn, who played John Black on the soap for nearly 40 years, has died. The actor died of pancreatic cancer on Saturday at the age of 70 – a day before his 71st birthday. The iconic show's official Instagram account shared the news […]

“Days of Our Lives” soap star Drake Hogestyn died a day before his birthday


“Days of Our Lives” soap star Drake Hogestyn died a day before his birthday

Longtime “Days of our Lives” star Drake Hogestyn died Saturday after a battle with pancreatic cancer — just a day shy of his 71st birthday. Hogestyn, who played John Black on the hit soap opera for nearly 40 years, “passed away peacefully” surrounded by his loved ones, the show's official Instagram account said. “It is […]

Soap fans react to the soap star's death


Soap fans react to the soap star's death

Days of our lives Star Drake Hogestyn was remembered by his fellow actors on Saturday as an “incredible man” who “cared about every single scene.” Hogestyn, who died of pancreatic cancer aged 70, was described as a “wonderful and kind man” whose commitment to DOOL was just as important as his fans. Hogestyn, who first […]

“Days Of Our Lives” star was 70


“Days Of Our Lives” star was 70

Drake Hogestyn, who portrayed John Black in the popular soap Days of our livess, died at the age of 70, one day before his 71st birthday tomorrow. The news was confirmed by the long-running show's social media account, which released the statement: “It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Drake Hogestyn. […]

Days of Our Lives actor John Black was 70


Days of Our Lives actor John Black was 70

Drake Hogestyn, who played John Black on Days of Our Lives for 38 years, has died of pancreatic cancer. The actor's family announced the news in a statement posted to the long-running soap opera's Instagram account. “It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Drake Hogestyn. When he was diagnosed with pancreatic […]

“Days of Our Lives” veteran was 70


“Days of Our Lives” veteran was 70

Drake Hogestyn, a Days of our lives The veteran who played John Black for nearly four decades has died. He was 70. The actor's family shared a statement on the long-running soap opera's official Instagram account, announcing that he had died after a battle with pancreatic cancer. “It is with heavy hearts that we announce […]