Drake Hogestyn fans mourn the loss of the Days Of Our Lives star after his passing at age 70: 'This hurts'

Drake Hogestyn fans mourn the loss of the Days Of Our Lives star after his passing at age 70: 'This hurts' Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.com By Christine Rendon and Lauren Acton-Taylor For Dailymail.Com Published: 01:09, 30 September 2024 | Updated: 01:25, 30 September 2024 e-mail View comments Drake Hogestyn fans mourned the loss of the star following his death at age 70.

Taking to X, numerous fans shared memories watching the actor portray John Black on Days of Our Lives. 'Just heard about Drake Hogestyn's passing. I used to watch Days of Our Lives all the time in middle through high school,' one fan tweeted.

'When I was kid, I saw #DrakeHogestyn for the 1st time on my babysitter's TV. She would watch #Days when she would put us down for our naps. As I got older, I'd sneak around to watch.

Eventually she gave up & we would watch together. He was a huge part of my childhood. This hurts,' another posted.

Hogestyn died of pancreatic cancer the day before his 71st birthday. The soap actor's passing was announced by the show's social media account Saturday night. Drake Hogestyn fans mourned the loss of the star following his death at age 70 Taking to X, numerous fans shared memories watching the actor portray John Black on Days of Our Lives 'It’s with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Drake Hogestyn.

' the statement said. 'He was thrown the curve ball of his life when he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, but he faced the challenge with incredible str.