soap opera actor died<\/a> in late September at the age of 70.<\/p>\nHogestyn was best known for having played the character of John Black on Days of Our Lives for nearly four decades.<\/p>\n<\/noscript>Mary Beth Evans and Drake Hogestyn speak onstage during the 50th Daytime Emmy Awards at The Westin Bonaventure Hotel and Suites, Los Angeles on December 15, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter\/Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nNow, meanwhile, we can report that Hogestyn died from pancreatic cancer<\/strong>, according to a death certificate obtained by People Magazine. <\/p>\nOther contributing factors to his death included vomiting, dehydration and whole body toxicity.<\/p>\n
The actor was cremated at Rose Family Funeral Home in Simi Valley, and no autopsy was performed following his demise.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Drake Hogestyn,\u201d read a statement from the Hogestyn family, which was posted to the Days of Our Lives Instagram account, about two weeks ago.<\/p>\n
\u201cAfter putting up an unbelievable fight, he passed peacefully surrounded by loved ones.\u201d<\/p>\nDrake Hogestyn attends the Days of Our Lives book signing at Barnes and Noble at The Grove on October 25, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Vivien Killilea\/Getty Images for Corday Productions)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe actor\u2019s family also chimed in to mourn their loved one, stating for the record how Hogestyn was a memorable artist and someone who meant so very much to his family and Days of Our Lives cast, crew and production team.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe was the most amazing husband, father, papa, and actor,\u201d the message added. <\/p>\n
\u201cHe loved performing for the Days audience and sharing the stage with the greatest cast, crew, and production team in the business. We love him and we will miss him all the Days of our Lives.\u201d<\/p>\nDrake Hogestyn attends the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences presents\u2019 45 Years of Days of Our Lives celebration at the at Leonard H. Goldenson Theatre on September 28, 2010 in North Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown\/Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nHogestyn made his Days of Our Lives debut in 1986 in an enigmatic role named \u201cThe Pawn,\u201d although he grew into a favorite via the character of John Black. <\/p>\n
The star and former costar Deirdre Hall, who played Marlena Evans, earned a Soap Opera Digest Award in 2005 for Favorite Couple.<\/p>\n
\u201cDrake was incredible man. He was funny, generous, and thoughtful,\u201d wrote colleague Allison Sweeney on Instagram. <\/p>\n
\u201cHe cared about every single scene, every person. He loves Days, the fans, and shared that passion with everyone on set. My heart breaks for his family, they meant everything to him. He was such a huge part of my life at Days. <\/p>\n
\u201cI will miss him terribly and treasure every story, every joke & every hug.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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