It's been nearly nine months in coming - ever since we were all shocked to learn that Drake Hogestyn had passed away from pancreatic cancer - but Days of Our Lives has finally laid John Black to rest.

Drake Hogestyn joined “Days of Our Lives” in 1986 as the mysterious character "The Pawn" before quickly becoming a fan favorite as John Black. ... “Rest in Peace.

Drake Hogestyn in Los Angeles, California in October 2023. The actor was cremated at Rose Family Funeral Home in Simi Valley, and no autopsy was performed following his death. TMZ was first to ...

PEOPLE previously confirmed that Hogestyn died on Sept. 28 from pancreatic cancer at age 70. Eight months later, his Days of Our Lives character, John Black, took his final bow on the June 2 ...

Drake Hogestyn, the soap icon who played John Black on Days of Our Lives since 1986, died last September from pancreatic cancer. Nine months later, John is finally being laid to rest on Days, and ...

Hogestyn’s final “Days of Our Lives” episode before his death aired on September 9, 2024. It saw his character share several emotional moments with his on-screen grandson, Tate (Leo Howard).

Hogestyn’s final “Days of Our Lives” episode before his death aired on September 9, 2024. It saw his character share several emotional moments with his on-screen grandson, Tate (Leo Howard). 7 ...