Drake Hogestyn, fanfavorit fra 'Days of Our Lives', har mistet sin kamp mod kræft, kun en dag før sin 71-års fødselsdag. Læs her hans liv og arv!
Drake Hogestyn, den elskede skuespiller kendt for sin rolle som John Black i det populære tv-drama 'Days of Our Lives', er død i en alder af 70 år. Hogestyn, der debuterede i serien tilbage i 1986, blev hurtigt et kendt ansigt i mange husstande og optrådte i imponerende 4200 episoder, hvilket gjorde ham til en af de mest ikoniske karakterer i tv-historien. Hans skuespil og evne til at bringe dybde til sin karakter gjorde ham til en fanfavorit på showskærmen og fik mange til at føle, at de kendte ham personligt.
Desværre blev Hogestyn diagnosticeret med kræft i bugspytkirtlen, en 'curve ball' som han stødte på med bemærkelsesværdig styrke og beslutsomhed. Hans modstandskraft i lyset af sygdommen inspirerede mange, og hans familie og venner mindes ham nu som en generøs mand med et stort hjerte. Den 28. september 2024, blot en dag før hans 71-års fødselsdag, indtog han til sin evige hvile. Det var med stor sorg, at fans og kollegaer fra serien i megen diskussion udtrykte deres dybeste medfølelse og respekt for en mand, der gav så meget til sit håndværk.
I hans tid på 'Days of Our Lives' blev Hogestyn mere end bare en skuespiller; han blev et symbol på modstandskraft og utholdenhed. Venners hyldest som "en utrolig mand, der tidligere har givet foredrag om vigtigheden af at leve livet til fulde" viser tydeligt mennesket bag karakteren. Hver scene var fyldt med Hans dedikation til sit håndværk, og han vil blive husket for sin evne til at bringe storhed og liv til sin rolle.
Selvom Hogestyn er væk, lever hans arv videre gennem de utallige episoder, han har skabt, og de hjerter, han har rørt. Vidste du forresten, at 'Days of Our Lives' blev sendt for første gang i 1965? Det er en af de længste kørende daglige såber i historien! Og her er en sjov kendsgerning: John Black, hans karakter, har overlevet flere genfødseler end de fleste superhelte i tegneserier! Hogestyns indflydelse vil fortsætte med at inspirere kommende generationer af skuespillere og fans.
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He was 70 years old. US actor Drake Hogestyn poses during the 48th Monte Carlo television festival, Tuesday, June 10, 2008 in Monaco.(AP Photo/Lionel Cironneau).
Drake Hogestyn, known for his role as John Black, made his "Days of Our Lives" debut in 1986 and appeared in more than 4200 episodes.
“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.
Longtime "Days of our Lives" star Drake Hogestyn died following a battle with pancreatic cancer on Saturday — just one day before his 71st birthday.
The American actor died aged 70 after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
“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.
Hogestyn played John Black, a police officer, private investigator and secret agent on the NBC soap opera from 1986 to 2024, appearing in more than 4,000 ...
He was 70. Hogestyn, who was one day shy of his 71st birthday when he died on Saturday, September 28, battled pancreatic cancer, according to a statement from ...
Drake Hogestyn, known for his role as John Black on the soap opera "Days of Our Lives," has died following a battle with cancer. He was 70 years old.
Days of Our Lives star Drake Hogestyn was remembered Saturday by fellow daytime drama actors as an "incredible man" who "cared about every scene."
“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.
'Days of Our Lives' star Drake Hogestyn, who played John Black on the show, has died. He was 70 years old.
Drake Hogestyn, a fixture on the soap opera “Days of Our Lives,” has died at 70 from pancreatic cancer. For nearly 40 years, he starred as John Black.
The American actor was best known for his long-running role as John Black on the US soap. He died “surrounded by loved ones” after putting up an “unbelievable ...
"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," ...
He was 70. The actor, who lived in Los Angeles and died one day shy of his 71st birthday, had been battling pancreatic cancer. His family announced news of his ...
The soap opera star died one day before his 71st birthday after a battle with pancreatic cancer, his family said in a statement. Save hover state.
Mr. Hogestyn was best known for playing John Black on the daytime soap opera and appeared in more than 4200 episodes over 38 years.
Hogestyn's family remembered him as the "most amazing husband, father, papa, and actor." Drake Hogestyn appears as John Black on "Days of ...
Drake has been remembered as an incredible man who had a passion for everything about his beloved show. Actor Drake Hogestyn played John Black on the soap ...
Longtime “Days of Our Lives” star Drake Hogestyn, who played John Black for nearly four decades, has died at age 70.
He was 70. The actor was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, and his family said in a statement that Hogestyn died after “putting up an unbelievable fight” ...