Drake Hogestyn: Remembering The Legendary John Black of Days of Our Lives | Tribute

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Drake Hogestyn, who passed away on September 28, 2004 at the age of 70, was a legend in the soap world for his long run in the iconic role of beloved hero John Black on Days of our Lives, which began in 1986. Take a look back at his remarkable life both in front of and behind the camera with this gallery of photos and quotes from the Soap Opera Digest archives.