Hogestyn died in September 2024 from pancreatic cancer, around the same time the soap opera filmed the death of his character ...

Hogestyn's long-running "Days" character John Black is being laid to rest at an emotional ceremony this week after the actor ...

While Drake Hogestyn was dying of pancreatic cancer last year, the “Days of Our Lives” cast and crew filmed his character John Black’s funeral as they prepared to also say goodbye to the actor himself ...

Drake Hogestyn, who played John Black on “Days of Our Lives” for over 30 years, died at age 70 in September 2024 after a ...

Days of Our Lives star Kristian Alfonso looks back on her friendship and working relationship with the late Drake Hogestyn.

Executive producer Ken Corday approached Hogestyn’s family and got permission to bring John’s story to an end this way, and they signed off on it. “Drake, as the consummate storyteller that ...

Matthew Ashford reflects on his emotional return to Days of Our Lives for John Black’s funeral and to honor Drake Hogestyn’s legacy.

ISA agent John Black is being given a loving funeral on Days of Our Lives during the week of June 9, 2025. This also marks the final farewell of Drake Hogestyn, the actor who played John Black for ...

Soap fans who don’t even watch Days of Our Lives are well aware that the iconic Drake Hogestyn had died in September 2024.

'Days of Our Lives' Star, 53, Makes Plea to Fans Ahead of John Black's Funeral originally appeared on Parade. The time has ...