Drake Hogestyn, the “Days of Our Lives” star who appeared on the present for 38 years, died Saturday, his household confirmed Monday. He was 70.
The actor was identified with pancreatic most cancers, and his household mentioned in a press release that Hogestyn died after “putting up an unbelievable fight” in opposition to the illness.
“He was the most amazing husband, father, papa, and actor. He loved performing for the ‘Days’ audience and sharing the stage with the greatest cast, crew, and production team in the business,” the assertion, signed “The Hogestyn Family,” continued. “We love him and we’ll miss him all of the Days of our Lives.”
Hogestyn died the day earlier than what would have been his 71st birthday.
The actor performed the beloved character John Black in over 4,200 episodes of the favored cleaning soap opera, becoming a member of in 1986. He broke into the tv world simply 4 years earlier than with a job in “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers.” He appeared in a number of different tasks all through his profession, however he’s most synonymous along with his long-running cleaning soap opera function.
His remaining look on the present was in an episode that aired on Sept. 9. On “Days of Our Lives,” Hogestyn’s John and Marlena Evans (performed by Deidre Hall) have been a longtime tremendous couple.
“This is a very difficult one for all of us,” mentioned Ken Corday, the chief producer of “Days of Our Lives.” “Hogey was the ultimate team player and there are not sufficient words to express how deeply he will be missed. His impact on our show, personally and professionally, was profound and will forever remain unmatched.”
Hogestyn is survived by his spouse Victoria; their 4 youngsters, Rachael, Ben, Whitney and Alexandra and their companions; and 7 grandchildren.
Before his foray into performing, Hogestyn was a baseball participant and performed for a New York Yankees-affiliated minor league crew.
Several “Days of Our Lives” forged members have shared tributes to Hogestyn on social media, together with Alison Sweeney, who performed Sami Brady till 2014.
“Drake was an incredible man. He was funny, generous and thoughtful. He cared about every single scene, every person. He loved Days, the fans, and shared that passion with everyone on set,” Sweeney wrote on Instagram. “My heart breaks for his family, they meant everything to him. He was such a huge part of my life at Days. I will miss him terribly and treasure every story, every joke & every hug.”
Kristian Alfonso, who performed Hope Williams Brady, shared a video montage that includes photographs of her and Hogestyn. In the caption, she wrote that Hogestyn was a “hero” for the forged.
“I’ll always remember you as a loving, loving father, husband and dear friend but mostly an incredible, passionate human being, generous and immensely kind, always,” she wrote on Instagram.
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