Drake Hogestyn NBC/ Courtesy Everett Collection
UPGRADED, 9/30: Days of Our Lives star Drake Hogestyn was remembered Saturday by fellow daytime drama stars as an “amazing guy” who “appreciated each and every single scene.”
Hogestyn, who passed away at age 70 from pancreatic cancer, was referred to as “fantastic and kind guy” whose dedication to DOOL was simply as essential as its fans. Hogestyn, who played the precious John Black, very first signed up with the NBC sudser in 1986 and continued with it once it moved from NBC to Peacock.
He and Deidre Hall (Marlena Evans) was among daytime drama’s extremely couples that kept fans returning day after day to DOOL. As his household stated Saturday in a declaration, “He enjoyed carrying out for the Days audience and sharing the phase with the best cast, team, and production group in business.”
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In a psychological post Sunday early morning, Melissa Reeves, who played Jennifer Horton on DOOLcomposed, “Heartbroken is the condition of our hearts hearing of Drake’s death. Blessed and grateful to understand such a fantastic male.”
She exposed that Hogestyn’s last text to her “was to enjoy and value our time with our grandchildren which was constantly the loyalty of your heart. Household initially,” ending her homage with “There are insufficient words.”
Amongst those paying homage from the DOOL cast was likewise Alison Sweeney, Stephen Nichols, Kristian Alfonso and Susan Hayes.
Drake was an amazing guy. He was amusing, generous and thoughtful. He appreciated each and every single scene, everyone. He enjoyed Days, the fans, and shared that enthusiasm with everybody on set. My heart breaks for his household, they suggested whatever to him. He was such a big part of my … pic.twitter.com/RAzQOH5GrI
— Alison Sweeney (@Ali_Sweeney) September 29, 2024
We shared much for many years John Tony & & Andre. Terrific stories were informed. To his household, to Deidre & & Days so sorry for ur terrific loss. We will remember him well despite the fact that our hearts bleed. Drake thank you & & May this next journey be among terrific knowledge. RIP pic.twitter.com/DNgWC2RUIB
— Thaao Penghlis (@ThaaoPenghlis) September 29, 2024
Constantly an excellent day w/ @DrakeHogestyn! He was a guy of guys who LOVED, APPRECIATED & & LIVED every day to the FULLEST! Gon na miss out on the discussions & & his hugs! As he ‘d state to me, “keep making memories, they’ll be remembered permanently!” ❤ pic.twitter.com/gGAz4zTc9f
— Greg Vaughan (@greg_vaughan) September 30, 2024
I’m so unfortunate to find out about Drake Hogestyn’s death. Even as a Days of Our Lives icon, he was absolutely nothing however warm, inviting, and thoughtful towards me, a more recent addition to the cast. I’m incredibly grateful to have actually dealt with him. My heart heads out to his household and enjoyed ones. RIP pic.twitter.com/ivOSernb5X
— Victoria Grace– YARA in THE LAST OF United States: PART II (@vgraceactress) September 29, » …
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