After a long and valiant battle with pancreatic cancer, beloved Days of Our Lives star Drake Hogestyn passed away just one day before his 71st birthday, leaving fans heartbroken and reflecting on his extraordinary life. From his early promise as a professional baseball player to his iconic role as John Black, and a quiet family life with two marriages and four children, Hogestyn’s journey was marked by resilience, reinvention, and deep devotion—let’s watch the video as we honor his legacy and explore the untold moments that shaped the man behind the character.