Hogestyn’s final “Days of Our Lives” appearance aired in September 2024, weeks before his death. He portrayed John from 1986-2009 and again from 2011-2024.

Hogestyn joined “Days of Our Lives” in 1986. He appeared on the hit soap opera for 38 years and filmed more than 4,200 episodes.

It’s been over a decade since Bo and Hope were a Days of Our Lives staple and even longer since fans voted for Peter Reckell and Kristian Alfonso to win the 2002 special Daytime Emmy Award for ...