DAYS’s Kristian Alfonso Opens Up About ‘Wonderful, Gentle’ Drake Hogestyn (Exclusive) By Mara Levinsky June 12, 2025 Comments Mega Agency ...

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 say goodbye to the actor ...

The passing and subsequent funeral of John Black on 'Days of Our Lives' was shot while actor Drake Hogestyn was still alive — and on his deathbed.

Matthew Ashford (Jack, above with Melissa Reeves, Jennifer) sums up his latest return to Days of Our Lives for the funeral of John Black, a plot turn prompted by late actor Drake Hogestyn’s ...

Hogestyn had to step away from the role he had inhabited since 1986, for an impressive 4425 episodes, as he courageously fought pancreatic cancer. Hogestyn sadly passed away on September 28, 2024.

‘Days of Our Lives’ Star, 81, Shares Heartbreaking Behind-the-Scenes Photo After Drake Hogestyn’s Death first appeared on Parade on Jun 4, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade ...

Hogestyn’s final “Days of Our Lives” episode before his death aired on September 9, 2024. It saw his character share several emotional moments with his on-screen grandson, Tate (Leo Howard).

Posted: June 4, 2025 | Last updated: June 14, 2025 Hogestyn's John Black has been a "Days" mainstay since 1986. The actor died at the age of 70 in 2024 from pancreatic cancer.