Matthew Ashford (Jack, above with Melissa Reeves, Jennifer) sums up his latest return to Days of Our Lives for the funeral of John Black, a plot turn prompted by late actor Drake Hogestyn’s grave ...

While Drake Hogestyn was dying of pancreatic cancer last year, the “Days of Our Lives” cast and crew filmed his character John Black’s funeral as they prepared to say goodbye to the actor himself.

Executive producer Ken Corday approached Hogestyn’s family and got permission to bring John’s story to an end this way, and they signed off on it. “Drake, as the consummate storyteller that he is, ...

The “Days of Our Lives” cast recently said goodbye to one of their own, both onscreen and off. Drake Hogestyn, who played John Black on “Days of Our Lives” for over 30 years, died at age 70 in ...

Sami Brady (Alison Sweeney) will return to Days of our Lives on Monday, August 4, to spend time with Marlena Evans (Deidre Hall) in the aftermath of John Black’s (Drake Hogestyn) death. For Sweeney, ...

“Days of Our Lives” star Drake Hogestyn has died. He was 70. The Hogestyn family confirmed in a statement to TODAY.com that the actor died Sept. 28, just one day before his 71st birthday, after an ...

Shane Donovan is back in Salem, but for a heartbreaking Days of our Lives goodbye. Here’s what DAYS fans had to say about the legacy character’s return. Salemites past and present are not only ...

'Days of Our Lives' Fan Favorite Teases 'Heartbreaking' Return originally appeared on Parade. Alison Sweeney is returning to Days of Our Lives as Sami for an emotional storyline to honor the late ...

Drake Hogestyn, the beloved Days of Our Lives actor known for portraying John Black for 38 years, has passed away at the age of 70. The iconic soap opera shared the news through a heartfelt statement ...