"Beloved 'Days of Our Lives' actor Drake Hogestyn bids farewell at the age of 70"
"With a sense of deep sadness, we're sharing the news of Drake Hogestyn's demise. Life dealt him a tough pitch with his pancreatic cancer diagnosis, but he showed extraordinary courage and resilience in facing it," says a message from the Hogestyn family, shared on their Days of Our Lives Instagram page. "Despite putting up an extraordinary fight, he eventually passed away, surrounded by his cherished ones."
Multiple sources, such as Variety and the Hollywood Reporter, have confirmed this sad turn of events.
The family's tribute described Hogestyn as an "incredible spouse, father, grandpa, and actor." They highlighted his passion for entertaining the "Days of Our Lives" audience and collaborating with the show's cast, crew, and production team.
"We adore him and will miss him every single day of our lives," the message concluded.Hogestyn joined the "Days of Our Lives" cast in 1986, as per IMDb.
After confirming Drake Hogestyn's passing, Variety and the Hollywood Reporter shared heartfelt tributes. The family's tribute noted Hogestyn's dedication to entertaining the "Days of Our Lives" audience, a love that was apparent in his passion for acting and collaborations.
