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Woke up this morning to find out that Drake Hogesty, our beloved John Black, has passed away. According to the show, he was recently diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. I am so sad and really sad for the cast and crew of Days. We are on the verge of Doug’s funeral and now they will have to prepare for a John Black funeral. I am so heartbroken.
I just this minute read this news online and am so shocked! It MUST have been very recently that he found out since he has been on screen a fair amount lately. I thought the same thing you did about this happening before they ever even acknowledged Doug’s death. Plus, Victor’s death not long ago either. So very sad for his family as well as his Day’s family!
I also read about it this morning and was shocked. Onscreen he was still young and vibrant, like Marlena. Condolences to his real family and his Days family.
Jason47 posted on Facebook this morning, that we actually already saw his last day on Days. It was the Sept. 9 episode when Brady got out of jail and he comes in and announces that Justin got the charges dropped against him. Tate was also in that scene. I am just so sad. I feel like that scene gave us no warning. None of us knew he was so ill and I really wish Days had prepared us a little. We see him bouncing back from being held by Clyde and then he’s gone. I just don’t know how the show will be able to explain this.
I am also very sad for his family. Pancreatic cancer is one of those cancers that once it’s detected, it’s usually too late. How very sad.
Thanks for this information, mommytutu. I suppose when days filmed that last episode, it was about the time Drake got his diagnosis.😢
I have read a lot of tributes to Drake since he passed as you all probably have too. Steve Nichols posted a video on Instagram of him and Drake from sometime in the past. He also had a touching tribute to Drake.
I read the last scene with Marlena was Sept 5. Evidently his last on air episode Sept 9 was filmed Feb 16.
I wonder how the show is going to deal with Drake’s passing. His character is connected to so many people. It would be nice if we don’t have to wait 6+ months for the memorial. I suppose they could try to replace him but I think that would be inappropriate.
I definitely think that would be inappropriate. However, judging by past cast members who have died, I don’t even think they could write in his death within 6 months. I’m think we’ll have to wait longer than that. I just am curious if his last scene was shot in February, have they written a “story” as to why he’ll be off over the next 6 months.
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