Obituary of Drake Hogestyn

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Drake Hogestyn

Drake Hogestyn (born September 29th, 1953 in Fort Wayne, Indiana) was a TV Actor who was best known for his lovely role as John Black in the American TV soap opera "Days of Our Lives". Drake died on September 28th, 2024 and his death was reportedly due to pancreatic cancer. He was 70 years old.

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Drake Hogestyn Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Hogestyn, Drake
    • Common Name: Drake Hogestyn
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States
    • Birth Date: September 29, 1953
    • Age: 70 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Hoagie
    • Occupation: TV Actor
    • Active Years: 1982-2024
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Reeses Peanut Butter Cups
    • Favorite Color: Orange
    • Favorite Scent: Kenneth Cole Mankind Hero
    • Favorite Actor: Sophia Loren

    Drake's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Donald Drake Hogestyn
    • Father:
    • Mother:
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Victoria Post (December 31, 1986-September 28, 2024, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • Ben Hogestyn
    • Daughter(s):
      • Whitney Hogestyn
      • Alexandra Hogestyn
      • Rachael Hogestyn

Death Notice:

  • Date: September 28 2024 at age 70
  • Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Pancreatic cancer

Category Tags:

TV ActorAmerican Born on September 29th Born in 1953 Born in Indiana Died in 2024 Died at age 70 Died from Pancreatic cancer

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