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


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With such a heavy heart, I can't really find the words today about the passing of this sweet, kind man. From the first day we met in the green room of Days of Our Lives in 1986, we were fast friends. Drake's love and devotion to his forever sweetheart Victoria, his children and grandchildren was one of his most endearing qualities. Such a good, honest man. We are all in shock of the news we received yesterday. @drakehogestyn you will remain in my heart always. Sending so much love to you.

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Lauren Koslow has embedding disabled for her IG account,
but here is the link to her IG post - click to see several pictures and a brief silent video in the snow
https://www.instagram.com/p/DAhU3QeSk7k

Text of LK's ig post:

 

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Good-night, sweet prince;
And flights of angels sing thee to thy rest.

Drake,
We will miss you forever and a day .

We -friends,cast mates , crew & loyal fans , anyone who crossed your path - were touched by your joyful & passionate zest for life. Your courage. Your compassion.
We admired your deep respect for your craft . We appreciated your leadership during hectic times.
We saw your fulfillment in your abounding love & devotion for your beautiful Victoria , your children & family .

Our hero on and off screen , a man’s man, a woman’s friend,
You lit up every space with your presence, your laughter , positivity, & undeniable beauty …. And of course , your unparalleled storytelling.
You shared your grace, kind heart , professionalism & passion for your art with us all and we are all better for it
Sharing the stage with you was an honor & delight . definitely some of my favorite scenes EVER …
Lastly thank you for all the gardening advice, horse & dog stories, kids & grand baby chats and the best ,deep down the rabbit hole kind of conversations that will stay with me forever .

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Blessed to know you, my friend . #drakehogestyn #days

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This is such a shocking loss. No matter how many times John and Marlena were written out or taking a break or whatever, you always knew they'd come back, and they always did come back, but now?

It reminds me of Jackie Zeman's passing. We just don't feel ready for this generation of soap legends to leave us. Yes, we've already mourned plenty of them over the years, but there are just some who seemed like they'd live forever. They were supposed to make it to Frances Reid/Helen Wagner/Ruth Warrick status. It's really a privilege to live in a time where 70 is seen as an early death.

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Days has had so much loss in the last 30 years. An entire generation with the heads of all the main families (Macdonald Carey, Frances Reid, Joseph Mascolo, Frank Parker, Peggy McCay, John Aniston) and now losses in the subsequent generations (John Clarke, Bill Hayes, Drake Hogestyn). 

I'd like to think that to Days fans there's some comfort in knowing they are all upstairs together and are sharing memories of their time working with each other.

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John Black had a million origin stories and identity crises but because of Drake, and the magnetic orbit of his entire onscreen (and offscreen) persona you always knew he knew where home was. That's what made him so wonderful and what also makes this so sad.

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