Drake Hogestyn Dead - Longtime 'Days of Our Lives' Star Passes Away at 70 After Pancreatic Cancer Battle

Drake Hogestyn has sadly passed away.

On Saturday night (Sept. 28), it was announced that the 70-year-old actor, who played John Black on Days of Our Lives for 38 years, had died following a battle with pancreatic cancer. Drake died just one day shy of his 71st birthday.

“It’s with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Drake Hogestyn. He was thrown the curve ball of his life when he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, but he faced the challenge with incredible strength and...