Deidre Hall on Late DAYS Co-Star Drake Hogestyn

Deidre Hall Says the “Days of Our Lives” Cast 'Don't Talk About' Drake Hogestyn's Death
Describing the cast's reaction to Hogestyn's death on Sept. 28 (just one day before his 71st birthday), Hall said the group had only one word to describe their emotions, "Shock."
Deidre Hall Remembers Drake Hogestyn, John Black On Days of Our Lives
Days of our Lives's Deidre Hall reflects on her days with Drake Hogestyn, and his iconic character, John Black, during a sit-down interview with
WATCH: Deidre Hall on Late DAYS Co-Star Drake Hogestyn: "I Loved Him so" (VIDEO)
Days of Our Lives star Deidre Hall (Marlena Evans Black) is opening up about grieving the loss of her longtime friend and co-star, Drake Hogestyn (John Black). In a new interview with Access Hollywood, the daytime legend talked about their close, decades-long bond.
‘Days of Our Lives’: Drake Hogestyn Signed Off on Character’s Death Before His Passing
Before Days of Our Lives star Drake Hogestyn passed away in September, he actually approved his character’s own death. Hogestyn initially portrayed the beloved character from 1985  to 2009 but returned in 2011.
Days of our Lives star Drake Hogestyn approved of John Black's death
While John Black's heartbreaking and dreaded Days of our Lives death is not here yet, the soap had to think about whether to kill off the character while Drake Hogestyn was still alive.
‘Days of Our Lives’ star Drake Hogestyn ‘signed off’ on his character’s death amid cancer battle
The show's producer said depicting the character John Black’s death was challenging and he wanted Drake Hogestyn’s approval on the plot twist
Diedre Hall says “Days of Our Lives ”cast still in denial about Drake Hogestyn's death: 'We don't talk about it'
In spite of hard times, Hall encourages the "Days" audience to "stick with us, we're always going to be your family."
‘Days of Our Lives’: Deidre Hall Opens Up About Life on Set After Drake Hogestyn’s Death
Speaking to Access Hollywood about how life has changed on set, Hall said of her late co-star: “He loved being here, just loved it. And I miss that for him… I will sometimes just be sitting on the set and thinking,
Deidre Hall remembers Drake Hogestyn, reveals favorite Days of our Lives scene with him
Days of our Lives star Deidre Hall (Marlena) teared up while remembering Drake Hogestyn (John) during the hit Peacock soap’s 59th-anniversary celebration. Deidre and the rest of Drake’s Days family were rocked to their core following his passing in September from pancreatic cancer.
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‘Days of Our Lives' star Drake Hogestyn's cause of death revealed
Now, his official cause of death has been shared. Hogestyn’s family released a statement on the "Days of Our Lives" X account the day of his death, sharing news of his passing “with heavy ...
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Late Drake Hogestyn Approved ‘Days of Our Lives’ Character John Black’s Death Scene, EP Says
Before actor Drake Hogestyn died following a pancreatic cancer battle, he reportedly approved of his Days of Our Lives character also dying. “We were rolling the dice because it’s difficult to ...
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Deidre Hall honors Drake Hogestyn, makes promise to ‘gracious and kind’ Days of our Lives legend
Deidre Hall honored Drake Hogestyn and made a promise to the Days of our Lives legend following his death. The two actors worked together for nearly four decades and were one of the most iconic ...
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“Days of Our Lives” Star Drake Hogestyn 'Signed Off' on His Character's Death: 'It's Beautifully Done'
Before the actor’s death, Corday checked in with Hogestyn about the plot twist for his thoughts. “I wanted to make sure Drake signed off on this, and he was totally in favor of it," he recalled.