VERY SAD News: Star Drake Hogestyn Dies at 70 shock Fans DOOL Days of our lives spoilers

Today, we are heartbroken to share devastating news that has sent shockwaves through the world of daytime television. Beloved actor Drake Hogestyn, best known for his iconic portrayal of John Black on Days of Our Lives, has passed away.

[@kimberlygonzalez3244]

This is really sad news Prayers and love to his family and his DOOL family

[@jennamartin4208]

May He rest in peace 🕊 🪦 🕊

[@ministerkenneththomasespin3082]

My prayers and love going out too the family we will miss you 😢

[@pamthompson3812]

His fans knew something was wrong. So sad. Wonderful man and actor

[@stephaniehulbert]

Praying for his family and friends so sad 😟😥

[@jennamartin4208]

I hate Cancer

[@MarvinMoore-q3t]

Me and u both

[@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hc]

The survival rate for Pancreatic Cancer is very slim.

[@MarvinMoore-q3t]

@@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hc U got that right, that disease is cursed

[@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hc]

@@MarvinMoore-q3t I wonder if Drake Hogestyn was a heavy smoker.

Such a sad sad day !!! He was awesome and prayers to his family as well as his fans and Days family 👍❤

[@patriciarandolph5224]

Oh my God, I am so saddened by the news of Drake's {John Black's} passing. I recently noticed a weight loss on Drake and hoped it was intentional. I am so heart-broken for the cast, especially Deidra Hall, Marlena the love of John's life, "Doc"...

[@debbieross1218]

R.i.p.Drake,prayers for family!

[@DianeHicks-s4s]

He will be missed and Love Prayers for his family and friends Diane i always Love seeing him on Days.

[@annbence814]

and who ever writes this words needs to start getting and spelling the names right of the ppl if not then let someone else do the job

[@mikemike1071]

He definitely looked skinnier and frail. So sad.

[@dolorestafoya2782]

A friend of mine asked me if he was sick, bcuz he had gotten really thin. And we could see it the last time he aired. Hadn't realized that he was. He'll be missed! 😢 RIP Drake.

[@djbvida]

Prayers to his family. What a strong and great actor he was. His fight against this disease was so brave. No one knew about it. He will be missed ! A great actor.

[@annbence814]

my heart goes out to Drakes family and friends 😢 May Drake R.I.P.

[@EuniceDownen]

RIP Drake / John. Condolences to your family. 😢

[@Annapaularobinson]

Loved him may he rip 🙏

[@tcmayes8012]

Very very sad just like Alex trebeck you will be missed !

[@ministerkenneththomasespin3082]

😢😢😢😢

[@cynthiathompson2123]

R.I.P.JOHN

[@charlenegerleit7116]

Thoughts and prayers.Great actor.

[@jillferns333]

So sad

[@cynthiaasmond7835]

One Of My Top Favorite Soap Celebs!!! "Days" John Black!! Prayers For His Family!! And Days Family!!

[@Gavi95]

😔💞

[@joslynrodriguez193]

Damn, I just knew this was going to be fake news. Unfortunately it's true. He will be truly missed by his fans and co stars. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@berinlarosa1242]

oh no ! i am so sad 😞

[@larrywas6241]

Deidre Hall must be devastated! They had a very special bond of friendship. They would have known each other for 40 years in 2026.

[@Che469]

1986

[@larrywas6241]

@@Che469 Thanks. I just corrected my mistake.

[@matd7]

​@larrywas6241 No, you said that correctly about him and Deidre would have known each other for 40 years in the year 2026.

[@nenahernandez5014]

I noticed his weight loss for some time, hoping that he was not ill. My deepest Condolences to his family. May he RIP, he will be truly missed. 😢

[@JaeWhite140]

I’m so sorry to learn of the passing of Drake Hogestyn the family and everyone that loved him have my deepest condolences🕊🌸🙏

[@susangartman5252]

So sad! Condolences to family and DOOL family. He was great at his craft.

[@MENTR4U]

Oh noooo :(

[@maryrivera8907]

Sending my condolences and prayers to the family Rip Drake/ John

[@markjimenez4136]

Rip to him

[@wandapeagler7759]

This is truly shocking! My prayers are with everyone!

[@travise6940]

With deepest sympathy to the family for this great loss. 🙏❤️

[@fionagrant2023]

This is terrible 💔😢 he was my favourite 😢

[@gloriajones1548]

Prayers for the family.He was a great actor.

[@Shelby-o3l]

Oh no.. this so sad. We love John Black...

[@valeriegarcia6081]

Rip😢😢😢😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@berinlarosa1242]

i am heartbroken 💔

[@lolagibson2044]

I'm shocked!

[@lindaaguilar5858]

RIP

[@lisegervais3038]

I'm so deaply sorry for the family , friends all us fans 😢R.I.P. ALWAYS SWEET Drake / John 😢😢💔💔 from. CANADA 🇨🇦 🍁 🇨🇦

[@CharleanMcgriff]

What a man I loved his character John you will be missed RIP will forever be grateful for the time God allowed you on this earth you are truly a hero!

[@paulabonanno2750]

Heartbreaking news. He was so talented. He will be missed very much!!!!!!🙏🏻✝️💔💔💔💔💔💔♥️🌹 My deep sympathy and prayers to his family and friends and his Salem family.🙏🏻💔💔

[@joanspencer1956]

My deepest condolences and prayers to the family. I loved watching him act on DOOL. RIP. You will be missed 😢

[@susantye8716]

My deepest condolences for Drakes family. He was an amazing actor . He will be truly missed by all his fans including me . RIP Drake ( John Black) 🙏🥲

[@carrieolson6871]

Shock and sadden about Drake's passing. He was a fabulous actor and watching him through the decades was a great experience. My condolences go to his family and his Days family too. He will truly be missed.🎉🙏

[@kimberlyboyd4937]

Omg I can't believe this he hasn't been looking healthy for a while RIP. God bless all who love him and as a watcher i love him to.

[@janellaingle7838]

This really sad news praying for his family 🙏🙏 RIP Drake Hogan 🙏🙏

[@cheryladucatte9756]

I am so heartbroken 💔 He was an awesome actor and will be missed immensely. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of his families at this very difficult time. May he RIP. 💜 🙏✝️

[@clarissakeinonen]

So sad, may he RIP. Condolences to his family and friends. He was an amazing actor.

[@JoyceCrum-qk5ck]

So sorry to hear about drake's death he's really going to be missed praying 🙏 for the family

[@matd7]

I cant believe he's gone, it's definitely a shock for the cast at Days, especially Deidre Hall who's worked closer to him than any of the cast members all these years.

[@marilynfarr6272]

Thoughts and prayers go out to the family I love John on Days of our lives

[@tanalawson793]

This news hurts my heart this morning. God bless his families and friends.

[@JOANNGOLDSBOROUGH]

😭 So sad. He will be missed. Great actor. Prayers to his family I will miss him on the show

[@KarenWiley-zk8zu]

RIP l love his work on Days Of Our Lives

[@robertamedina9554]

My condolences to the family🙏🙏

[@sarahsmith3608]

He was a great actor may he rest in peace

[@tvalais21]

Ik you lying 🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺

[@emilyanselm8998]

Oh no 😭

[@kerryeastlake8812]

Rip drake

[@FrankPerez-hm4bx]

RIP JOHN BLACK