Drake-Hogestyn-Obituary

Drake Hogestyn

Sep 29, 1953 – Sep 28, 2024 (Age 70)

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BORN
September 29, 1953
DIED
September 28, 2024
AGE
70

Obituary

Drake Hogestyn was an actor best known for his long-running role as John Black on the soap opera "Days of Our Lives."

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I was so sad to hear of his passing away. It seems he also went to the same university my husband and did, The University of South Florida, in Tampa, although many years later. He was always a joy to watch on TV. I hope his family can find some peace in knowing how much he was loved and appreciated by his many fans.

I was so sorry to hear of the passing of "John". I loved your acting style with the squint and the raised eyebrow etc. I hope your death was peaceful and that you did not suffer. You will be missed. Hope your family are doing great and going with the flow. RIP John/Drake. Lovely man.

Drake will be missed on Days. I began watching the soap when he first appeared in the mid 80s. Condolences to his family and colleagues. Happy 60th Anniversary Days! No more devil possessions please.....

What a tremendous loss for the Hogestyn family, the DAYS family and for us the fans. You can tell he was well loved.

I was so sad to hear about Drakes passing. I loved him and Marlana on Days. God bless him and his family and colleagues. God bless the Days of Our Lives cast.

I've been a fan for years. He will be greatly missed

My heartfelt sympathy to Drake´s family and to his Days of Our Lives family, watching Drake through out his years has been such a joy, he will always be missed but I´m so grateful for the wonderful memories he leaves behind. My heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you all. Sincerely, Sheila Johnson-Burris

One of my favorite actors!I started watching days since I was in jr high. I haven't been watching that much on and off for the past 10 years but I do feel like watching soaps. I always will go back to days. So sorry for everyone. Family and friends he was a great man with such great talent!

He was the best actor.. kept me watching days for over 40 years... what a talented man.. I want to express my deepest condolences to all of his family.. Love and prayers to you all!!.