The actor first made his Days of Our Lives appearance as John Black in 1986. He starred in more than 4,200 episodes during his time on the show. In a statement, Drake's family announced his passing.

Drake Hogestyn, the longtime Days of Our Lives star who played John Black, has died. He was 70. Hogestyn, who was one day shy of his 71st birthday when he died on Saturday, September 28, battled ...

Longtime "Days of our Lives" star Drake Hogestyn died following a battle with pancreatic cancer on Saturday — just one day before his 71st birthday.

Pic credit: Peacock Days of our Lives legend Drake Hogestyn died just one day before his 71st birthday. Drake played John Black, aka The Pawn, on Days for nearly 40 years.

Actors Drake Hogestyn, left, and Deidre Hall, from the daytime series “Days of Our Lives” take part in the Monte Carlo television festival in Monaco in 2008. Hogestyn, who played John Black ...

So he will never be forgotten He's in our hearts forever.” Meanwhile, Drake’s other family on-screen in Salem on Days of our Lives is set to feel his loss in the coming days.

Days of our Lives spoilers reveal that Julie (Susan Seaforth Hayes) takes care of an ailing Doug this week. November sweeps will feature Doug’s passing, with his funeral on December 2 to mark ...

Actor Drake Hogestyn, known for his role as John Black on the soap opera "Days of Our Lives," has died following a battle with cancer, his family announced on Saturday. He was 70 years old.

The "Days of Our Lives" star died on Sept. 28 at 70 years old, one day short of his 71st birthday. Now, his official cause of death has been shared. Hogestyn’s family released a statement on the ...

Actor Drake Hogestyn, known for his role as John Black on the soap opera "Days of Our Lives," has died following a battle with cancer, his family announced on Saturday. He was 70 years old.