The actor played the beloved character in more than 4,200 episodes of the popular soap opera, joining the cast in 1986.

Longtime “Days of Our Lives” star Drake Hogestyn, who played John Black for nearly four decades, has died at age 70.

Drake Hogestyn's 'Days of Our Lives' costars, including Stephen Nichols and Alison Sweeney, paid tribute to him after his ...

The heartbreaking news that Days of our Lives star Drake Hogestyn died over the weekend caused an outpouring of condolences ...

The longtime soap actor died on Sept. 28 from pancreatic cancer, but three weeks earlier, he appeared on 'Days of Our Lives' ...

Days of Our Lives fans have seen the last of John Black. Actor Drake Hogestyn, who died on Sept. 28 after a battle with ...

Drake Hogestyn, the “Days of Our Lives” star who appeared on the show for 38 years, died Saturday, his family confirmed. He ...

Hogestyn died on September 28, and his final episode of the daytime hit had already aired prior to his demise. Per a rep for ...

Days Of Our Lives spoilers and updates reveal Drake Hogestyn, who died one day before his 71st birthday on September 28, was a well-loved man. Hundreds of social media posts from his castmates and soa ...

The soap opera star died one day before his 71st birthday after a battle with pancreatic cancer, his family said in a ...

WASHINGTON — Drake Hogestyn, who played John Black on "Days of Our Lives" for 38 years, has died at the age of 70. The soap ...

Drake Hogestyn, best known for his role in “Days of Our Lives,” has passed away. He was 70 years old. His family released a ...