In this episode, we pay tribute to Drake Hogestyn, the beloved American actor best known for his role as John Black on Days of Our Lives. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, in 1953, he initially pursued a career in baseball before turning to acting in the early 1980s. We’ll discuss his rise to fame on the soap opera, his departure in 2008, and his return in 2011. Tragically, Hogestyn passed away on September 28, 2024, at the age of 70 from pancreatic cancer. Join us as we remember his impactful performances and lasting legacy in the soap opera world.