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

[Toups]

"a five page deathbed monologue" that was filmed "not too long ago".....wait.....is John going to be killed off while Drake was alive to film those scenes? 

[Khan]

You caught that, too, eh, lol?

[slick jones]

This! And knowing that they post here.  

 

[janea4old]

Through the years, there have been so many stories told by new and returning Days actors, that Drake welcomed them with genuine warmth, kindness, enthusiasm, and mentorship.  

Edited September 29, 2024 by janea4old

[Joseph]

Wait what???? That would be truly sad but also kinda convenient, maybe Drake's Illness Was already on a non-treatable phase and they decided to wrap things up so John has a proper send-off???

[janea4old]

 

hmmm when I read Martha's post, I didn't catch the "not too long ago"
I had thought she was referring to recent years?

I had assumed Martha was referring to when Marlena was in a coma and Belle had to do the legal thing with the DNR, and Belle and John argued? Marlena almost died then but revived.

Or even more recently with the poisoning thing when Marlena, Kayla, and Kate supposedly died and went to heaven but were actually comatose in Megan Hathaway's lab...
remember when they thought Marlena was dying from the poison then -- that John and Marlena went on the rooftop to watch the slideshow.
Was there a Belle scene that week?

Edited September 29, 2024 by janea4old

[Liberty City]

Same.

[Jdee43]

It will be interesting to see if Drake had the chance to say goodbye to the audience. Alex Trebek died of pancreatic cancer almost 4 years ago and didn't get to film a final goodbye. 

[Faulkner]

[Liberty City]

A true class, Mr. Logan! Miss his journalistic views on daytime so much, especially in times like now. What a beautiful tribute.

Won't ever happen, unfortunately.

[titan1978]

Which could also be spoilers. I know this is real life and reel life colliding, but just reading that made me sick to my stomach on behalf of the cast/crew and viewers already in shock about Drake.

Speculation is fine and natural, it’s happening everywhere. But I don’t want this thread honoring him to become all about a poster parsing out “tidbits” as tea.

[Liberty City]

Billy Warlock (ex-Frankie Brady, Days of Our Lives et al)

[AbcNbc247]

It still doesn’t seem real. 

[janea4old]

Video of John Black joyfully and enthusiastically hugging and affirming Will after learning that Will came out. Can't attach but click here to watch: (remember to turn sound on!)
https://i.imgur.com/qdypUZ0.mp4

Edited September 29, 2024 by janea4old

[Errol]

And it won't be. Not on this day. We can honor him with at least that much, especially on his birthday. The clout chase has been suspended, albeit temporarily. IYKYK.