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Drake Hogestyn dies: Days Of Our Lives star killed by pancreatic cancer day before his 71st birthday


The soap star's passing was announced by the show's social media account Saturday night.

The soap actor's passing was announced by the show's social media account Saturday night. He was thrown the curve ball of his life when he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, but he faced the challenge with incredible strength and determination. Hogestyn, who played John Black in the show, was also remembered as 'the most amazing husband, father, papa and actor.'

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