Days of Our Lives fans are grappling with the heartbreaking news of Drake Hogestyn’s death, but even more so with the realization that we’ve already witnessed his final scenes as John Black, a role he inhabited for 38 years. Drake’s last episode aired on September 9, 2024, just a few weeks before his passing from pancreatic cancer on September 28, leaving fans and the Days family in mourning.
A Bittersweet Goodbye
In Hogestyn’s final episode, John shares a touching moment with his grandson, Tate, who is struggling with guilt after revealing a painful truth to Holly about her father’s death.