Drake Hogestyn ‘s cause of death has been revealed. According to docs from the Los Angeles Medical Examiner, the Days of Our Lives star’s immediate cause of death was from pancreatic cancer, per TMZ . Other conditions that contributed to his death, but did not cause it, include dehydration, whole-body toxicity and vomiting.
Additionally, the report states that Hogestyn was cremated at the Rose Family Funeral Home in Simi Valley, California. Hogestyn died on September 28, his family shared in a statement posted to the official Days of Our Lives social media accounts. He was 70 years old.
“It’s with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Drake Hogestyn,” the statement read. “He was thrown the curve ball of his life when he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, but he faced the challenge with incredible strength and determination. After putting up an unbelievable fight, he passed peacefully surrounded by loved ones.
” It continued: “He was the most amazing husband, father, papa and actor. He loved performing for the ‘Days’ audience and sharing the stage with the greatest cast, crew, and production team in the business. We love him and we will miss him all the Days of our Lives.
” Hogestyn first appeared on Days of Our Lives in 1986, and went on to portray John Black in more than 4,200 episodes of the beloved soap over nearly four decades. His character’s fan-favorite romance with Marlena Evans, played by Deidre Hall , won the onscreen pair a Soap Oper.
