Sami Brady (Alison Sweeney) will return to Days of our Lives on Monday, August 4, to spend time with Marlena Evans (Deidre ...

Days of Our Lives has been mourning the loss of John Black, while the cast has been mourning beloved star Drake Hogestyn. Fan ...

Drake was on board with John’s death on Days. Pic credit: Peacock Days of our Lives star Drake Hogestyn knew his alter ego, John Black, would die, and he was “in favor” of it.

Drake Hogestyn, Longtime ‘Days of Our Lives’ Actor, Dies at 70 The performer behind the character of John Black made his debut on the soap in 1986 Drake Hogestyn (Getty Images) ...

One of the first stories the new writing regime tackled was writing out the character of John Black (Drake Hogestyn). Hogestyn had to step away from the role he had inhabited since 1986, for an ...

Longtime “Days of Our Lives” actor Drake Hogestyn, who played John Black on the soap for nearly 40 years, died Saturday. He was 70. The cause was pancreatic cancer, his family said.

Drake played John Black, aka The Pawn, on Days for nearly 40 years. The talented actor was considered an icon in the daytime industry, cementing his legendary status with the show.

He will always be my favorite. RIP Drake/John,” one fan added. Hogestyn played the role of John on Days from 1986 to 2009 before returning in 2011.

Actor Drake Hogestyn, who since 1986 has played John Black on the long-running soap opera Days of Our Lives, died on Saturday after a battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 70. “It’s with heavy ...

Drake Hogestyn, starred as John Black on 'Days of Our Lives,' dies at 70 The actor played the beloved character in more than 4,200 episodes of the popular soap opera, joining the cast in 1986.