Hogestyn died in September 2024 from pancreatic cancer, around the same time the soap opera filmed the death of his character ...

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 also say goodbye to the actor himself ...

Drake Hogestyn, who played John Black on “Days of Our Lives” for over 30 years, died at age 70 in September 2024 after a ...

As Drake Hogestyn battled pancreatic cancer off-screen, the cast filmed his character’s funeral, turning real-life grief into one of the soap’s most emotional farewells.

If you're getting choked up watching Days of our Lives this week, it's for good reason. As Salem laid John Black to rest on screen, the actors were barely acting as they filmed the scenes saying ...

Days of Our Lives star Peter Reckell reflects on his bond with Deidre Hall (Marlena) and Bo's determination to attend John's funeral.