Here's how the late Drake Hogestyn's iconic “Days of Our Lives” character was written off after nearly 40 years. Story by Ryan Coleman • 5d.

The "Days of Our Lives" cast filmed John Black's funeral on the show while Drake Hogestyn was dying of cancer in real life. Drake Hogestyn died of pancreatic cancer in September 2024.

Hogestyn joined “Days of Our Lives” in 1986, appeared on the hit soap opera for 38 years and filmed over 4,200 episodes. ©NBC/Courtesy Everett Collection Hogestyn and Hall's soap opera ...

Rachel’s tummy trouble is fast becoming a problem for EJ on Days of Our Lives, so will he end up sending her away to protect his secret?. In the June 20 episode of Days, EJ (Dan Feuerriegel ...

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 is survived by his wife ...

“Days of Our Lives” has a new cast member. Conner Floyd, who is best known for playing Phillip “Chance” Chancellor IV on “The Young and the Restless,” is set to take over as Chad ...

Drake Hogestyn, the soap icon who played John Black on Days of Our Lives since 1986, died last September from pancreatic cancer. Nine months later, John is finally being laid to rest on Days, and ...

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 is survived by his wife ...