"Donald Drake Hogestyn is an American actor widely recognized for his enduring portrayal of John Black on the long-running American soap opera 'Days of Our Lives'."
September 29, 1953: Birth of Drake Hogestyn
Donald Drake Hogestyn was born on September 29, 1953.
1977: Baseball Career Ending Injury
Drake Hogestyn's baseball career ended in 1977 due to an injury.
1986: Joining Days of Our Lives
Drake Hogestyn joined the cast of Days of Our Lives in 1986 as "The Pawn," later revealed to be Roman Brady.
1991: Character Retcon
With Wayne Northrop returning to Days of Our Lives as Roman Brady, Drake Hogestyn's character's history was rewritten in 1991.
1998: Almost Starring in "Kelly, Kelly"
In 1998, Drake Hogestyn was set to star in the series "Kelly, Kelly" alongside Shelley Long, but scheduling conflicts with Days of Our Lives led to Robert Hays taking the role.
October 15, 2007: Character "Death"
Drake Hogestyn's character, John Black, was "killed off" on Days of Our Lives on October 15, 2007. However, it was later revealed that John had been abducted.
January 8, 2008: Return to Days of Our Lives
Drake Hogestyn returned to Days of Our Lives as John Black on January 8, 2008.
November 17, 2008: Departure Due to Budget Cuts
Drake Hogestyn and Deidre Hall were let go from Days of Our Lives on November 17, 2008, due to budget cuts.
September 26, 2011: Return of John and Marlena
Drake Hogestyn and Deidre Hall returned to Days of Our Lives as John Black and Marlena Evans on September 26, 2011.
September 28, 2024: Passing of Drake Hogestyn
Donald Drake Hogestyn passed away on September 28, 2024.
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