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DAYS: R.I.P. Drake Hogestyn (John Black, Days of our Lives)

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So sad to hear this. Drake and "John" will be sorely missed.

Unfortunately, some rumor monger was sharing the news all over twitter that he was in hospice before the family shared it. Some people just don't understand grace or common courtesy.

 

I hope his family had time to spend with him. Cancer is a monster.  

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I had no idea he was ill. And like many others have mentioned, while it was easy to make fun of his acting, especially at the beginning, he kept at it and he was always engaged. You could tell he really appreciated and loved being on the show.

My condolences to his family and all those who knew and loved him. It's absolutely tragic.

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Many reactions in this thread, including Kate Mansi, Cary Christopher, the Y&R account, Nancy Lee Grahn, Michele Val Jean, and more. Just click on the date at the bottom of this post to see the thread in full.

 

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People underrate him to this day.

There is not a woman Drake did not have chemistry with and there is not a scene he phoned in. Ever. People always remember the goofy shít and make fun of him too much but there is a reason they did the Two Romans, there is a reason they didn't just swap him back out with Wayne Northrop. When Drake was on he was the epitome of the genre and he did great, great work.

Just devastating.

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Yup! I likened his performances to Ron Moss on B&B. Even if they weren't the strongest actors they were their characters and the fans loved them!

I never followed DOOL too much growing up. After watching 80s/90s episodes available on YouTube a few years ago, I fully understood John Marlena's impact.

This was playing in my head after finding out the awful news. 

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I actually cried when I first read this and I had heard solid rumors he was very ill.  I just didn't believe it.  Not my John.  Not the most awesome dad in the world.  I hope all his loved ones know how much he will be missed by the daytime community.  
A true legend and a stand up guy.

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