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[methodwriter85]

Yeah, I'm not shocked. I feel bad for his wife and kids.

 

[SouthernChick]

I guess that explains why Drake isn’t going to be at “Day of Days”.

[CanaryFan98]

10 hours ago, SouthernChick said:

That would be nice, but Marlena has no more children in town other than Brady. I guess she could become more of a presence in his life. 

Doesn't she have grandchildren though? Johnny, Tate etc. of course I sometimes forget they're connected to her half the time. They could always bring back Shawn/Belle/Claire for her if they wanted to.

[CanaryFan98]

9 hours ago, Soapy Goddess said:

I don't know. I have a different take on the "leak". But first let me say, that I don't condone people posting anyone's personal information

But that said, everybody on this forum (as well as other forums), and other social media have all been speculating about Drake's condition. Everything from long covid to kidney failure.

So is it better to continue to speculate or better to know the truth rather than having to worry that a beloved character might be written out simply for a storyline? At least now we know...and if/when that time comes, it won't shock or surprise us. 

These are valid points. If all they did was speculate like the rest of us I would feel differently. After all, this really isn't as surprising to most of us that have seen how his appearance has changed. When John Aniston wasn't looking well we suspected he was near the end also but nobody leaked anything about his condition either.  However if they know this info first hand and chose to leak it knowing he didn't want it out there that's a different issue entirely. 

Edited September 28 by CanaryFan98

[brisbydog]

Drake's wife did not want this leaked. It has to be added pain at this time for her.

[DisneyBoy]

11 hours ago, boes said:

There's something about Drake, some sort of essential goodness that has always come across on screen.....I'm just so sad to hear this.

This. You just feel his investment in his and John's relationships. A sincerity. He seems so upbeat too.

This is so shitty for him. F cancer.

11 hours ago, boes said:

And angry that someone would be so thoughtless as to leak it when he didn't want it known.  What a shitty thing to do.

How was it leaked? I never saw the actual original post. Was the person bragging about having insider info or something?

[CanaryFan98]

1 hour ago, brisbydog said:

Drake's wife did not want this leaked. It has to be added pain at this time for her.

I know her father died last year and now possibly losing her husband it's a lot to take in such a short period of time.

35 minutes ago, DisneyBoy said:

This. You just feel his investment in his and John's relationships. A sincerity. He seems so upbeat too.

This is so shitty for him. F cancer.

How was it leaked? I never saw the actual original post. Was the person bragging about having insider info or something?

Apparently it was a Facebook post and then it was on Twitter it's apparently been erased now.

[brisbydog]

2 hours ago, DisneyBoy said:

This. You just feel his investment in his and John's relationships. A sincerity. He seems so upbeat too.

This is so shitty for him. F cancer.

How was it leaked? I never saw the actual original post. Was the person bragging about having insider info or something?

On Twitter yeah like they were doing some public announcement. They were shamed into taking it down but it was active for about 12 hours.

 

[brisbydog]

https://buzzworthyradiocast.com/?p=5861

 

My heart is breaking 

[SouthernChick]

Pancreatic cancer. Poor Drake.

[CanaryFan98]

His birthday is tomorrow. If you die around or on your birthday it means you lived the complete circle of life. 
 

May he RIP 

[CanaryFan98]

Kassie DePaiva on X: "I’m so saddened by this news. One of the kindest people I have ever worked with. What an amazing life he lived. He will be missed. He made the world a better place. RIP Drake 🙏🏻" / X

(1) Julie Dove on X: "Thank you for sharing your talent with us Drake. You will be missed." / X

Days of our Lives on X: "💔 https://t.co/AWZvS2tJV8" / X

[CanaryFan98]

I just realized the sad irony that Drake passed from the same thing John's wife, Isabella did over 30 years ago.  Even though we knew he was ill I think we expected more time with him because when Bill and John passed they were really up there in age in comparison. 

If Drake/John is being written out in a few months I wonder if they will do the same thing for John or just have it be something else entirely? Hopefully they let him make that decision whatever it is.

Edited September 29 by CanaryFan98

[brisbydog]

Yeah the pancreatic cancer was triggering because he had to do a two month arc learning how it was unsurvivable. Awful to be faced with it for real.

[CanaryFan98]

10 minutes ago, brisbydog said:

Yeah the pancreatic cancer was triggering because he had to do a two month arc learning how it was unsurvivable. Awful to be faced with it for real.

I wonder how Staci(Isabella) felt about that one after hearing this.  I mean it has to feel kind of trippy to experience.

 

I felt his way when Shannen Doherty talked about her breast cancer and if you watched OG 90210 you remember Brenda's breast cancer scare.

[brisbydog]

2 minutes ago, CanaryFan98 said:

I wonder how Staci(Isabella) felt about that one after hearing this.  I mean it has to feel kind of trippy to experience.

 

I felt his way when Shannen Doherty talked about her breast cancer and if you watched OG 90210 you remember Brenda's breast cancer scare.

Staci is in Portugal now and probably asleep. I expect she will post tomorrow. She adores him.

[CanaryFan98]

Young & The Restless on X: "Our condolences to the @DaysPeacock family on the passing of DAYS legend Drake Hogestyn." / X

 

Genie Francis on X: "So sad to hear of Drake Hogestyn’s passing. Such a wonderful and kind man. It was a pleasure to work with him. I always loved how much he loved his wife and children." / X

[CanaryFan98]

CHERIE JIMENEZ 🦋 FARIS on X: "💔🙏🏽" / X

 

(1) WRITER KOLA BOOF on X: "Pancreatic Cancer is devastating to endure. So I'm grateful that DRAKE HOGESTYN is out of that misery and ...at peace. #Days He's irreplaceable. NO ONE ... can take his place as John Black. And I am just so shocked and sad (and still in disbelief). #Jarlena is ICONIC forever" / X

Edited September 29 by CanaryFan98

[CanaryFan98]

Alison Sweeney on X: "Drake was an incredible man. He was funny, generous and thoughtful. He cared about every single scene, every person. He loved 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 https://t.co/RAzQOH5GrI" / X

[methodwriter85]

R.I.P., Drake. I'll always remember John being dressed up as Elvis for his wedding to (Susan) Kristen. 

[Frozendiva]

I just read about this today.  May he RIP. Thank you for being part of my days.

 

 

 

[CanaryFan98]

 

[Irlandesa]

How sad.  I was never the biggest John fan but Drake was definitely a legend from this genre, especially after he became the inspiration for Joey's Dr. Drake Ramoray on Friends.  He did seem like a good person who loved his job.

Given how close to death he apparently was, I'm guessing this is why the news "leaked" this week.  It was getting out that he had either died or was close to death.

[CanaryFan98]

 

https://x.com/kristianalfonso/status/1840241125392888285

[CanaryFan98]

 

[Rodney]

3 hours ago, SouthernChick said:

Pancreatic cancer. Poor Drake.

Ironically, how one of his onscreen wives died.

This is very sad.  RIP, Drake.  I hope that his family can heal from this.☹️☹️☹️☹️

[DisneyBoy]

Gonna miss him.

And that's a fact.

[boes]

This is so sad and so shocking.  

What a loss.

[JarlenaFan2024]

Marlena will be fine without John. It'll take a while but she'll be fine.  I see maybe her and Maggie forming a bond over losing John and Victor.

[chediavolo]

Even though he was looking frail, I am surprised and sad this morning . I don’t understand why this was hidden it just makes it so much more shocking. I’ve watched this show for almost 50 years since I was a pup. 

[brisbydog]

6 hours ago, Irlandesa said:

How sad.  I was never the biggest John fan but Drake was definitely a legend from this genre, especially after he became the inspiration for Joey's Dr. Drake Ramoray on Friends.  He did seem like a good person who loved his job.

Given how close to death he apparently was, I'm guessing this is why the news "leaked" this week.  It was getting out that he had either died or was close to death.

It was. I heard about it a few days ago. It was clear then it was close. I'm glad he got mostly the privacy he desired. His wife has known him since she was 12. I can't fathom what she is going through. 

Staci posted this:

https://www.instagram.com/p/DAfcQxSI23s/

 

Edited September 29 by brisbydog

[CanaryFan98]

3 hours ago, JarlenaFan2024 said:

Marlena will be fine without John. It'll take a while but she'll be fine.  I see maybe her and Maggie forming a bond over losing John and Victor.

Throw Julie in there after Doug goes. Speaking of Maggie we were wondering at the time why Steve was in the Konstantin story instead of John. Now I am thinking it was probably because Drake was ill and couldn’t do it. I see differently now.

1 hour ago, brisbydog said:

It was. I heard about it a few days ago. It was clear then it was close. I'm glad he got mostly the privacy he desired. His wife has known him since she was 12. I can't fathom what she is going through. 

Staci posted this:

https://www.instagram.com/p/DAfcQxSI23s/

 

Her father died last year also so it’s been a terrible two years for her. It always amused me his RL father in law was named Victor 

[CanaryFan98]

 

 

[CanaryFan98]

Eileen Davidson on X: "When I heard the news about Drake Hogestyn's passing I felt kicked in the gut. A truly one of a kind. So kind, hilarious & talented. Loved his family so much. I know he's up there telling one of his many stories. Thanks for the laughs Drake. I'll always love and miss you. XO." / X

[CanaryFan98]

Billy Warlock on X: "I am absolutely shocked and saddened to hear about Drake. Drake was an amazing man and such a stud. The list goes on and on. He was Superman to me. He will be sorely missed." / X

 

Victoria Grace - YARA in THE LAST OF US: PART II on X: "I’m so sad to hear about Drake Hogestyn’s passing. Even as a Days of Our Lives icon, he was nothing but warm, welcoming, and gracious towards me, a newer addition to the cast. I’m extremely grateful to have worked with him. My heart goes out to his family and loved ones. RIP🙏 https://t.co/ivOSernb5X" / X

Wally Kurth on X: "Im trying to find the words to express my deep sadness on Drake’s passing. He was a special man. So passionate about life, his family, his storyline sand the stories he would tell! He had a lot of them. Drake loved his job and all his fans. And we loved him.🙏💔" / X

[CanaryFan98]

DarinBrooks.eth on X: "@DaysPeacock Ohhh man... truely one of a kind... a Gentleman through and through... kind... man! Thoughts and prayers go out to his family... RIP in that great big baseball field in the sky..." / X

[Frozendiva]

 

[CanaryFan98]

Kin Shriner on X: "RIP Drake a good guy ,crossed paths a few times over his great run on @DaysPeacock https://t.co/dPxQaKUscX" / X

[CanaryFan98]

(1) Matthew Ashford on X: "@DaysPeacock Dear Drake ❤️ your love of family and friends of your love of this show we have all shared makes this an all too close loss. You are loved my brother ❤️" / X

[buffynut]

I've just seen the news about Drake.  😭 

So sad for his family, as he seemed to be just the nicest man.

Also sad for his Days family and the fans.   I loved his character from the first moment he peeled off those bandages and saw himself in the mirror.  I loved him as John, then Roman, then John again, and loved both his pairing with Marlena, and also with Isabella.   And I loved him with all his kids.  Just so sad for the show.  I'm going to have to subscribe to a streaming service so I can first watch Doug's funeral, and eventually John's.

So sad.   RIP Drake.

[Adeejay]

My condolences to Drake's family.  I had the pleasure of meeting him many years ago when he co-hosted the Daytime Emmys with Susan Lucci, Peter Bergman and Jim DePaiva.  He was extremely nice and polite to the fans.  He took pictures with everyone who asked.  I remember him taking the time to converse with a fan about their shared experience of growing up in Indiana.  May he rest in peace!

[Frozendiva]

 

[SouthernChick]

 

[Frozendiva]

 

[CanaryFan98]

I hope they’re wrong here but I think we already saw his last scenes

 

 

[boes]

If that was the episode where he was so supportive of Brady and had that nice scene with Tate, then I'm happy we at least got that.

But I really can't get it through my head that we won't be seeing him again, I really can't.

[Irlandesa]

Some of the replies in that thread indicate he may have been filming in June which would mean his last episodes would air early in 2025.

I have to think that's true because I can't imagine DH would have not filmed for eight months and no one would have mentioned that he was gone. 

[DisneyBoy]

I'm also holding out hope that there are some more appearances left.

John's absence will leave a crater-sized hole in this show.

2 hours ago, boes said:

I really can't get it through my head that we won't be seeing him again, I really can't.

*hugs*

This is really messed up.

I hope, somehow, that Drake got to go out in some way on his own terms. Obviously his time with his family and his comfort mattered most...but maybe they filmed a remote clip? A definitive exit?

I hope there is an ending for John. A disappearance for 8 months and then a funeral? That's going to hurt.

[chediavolo]

How awful that his last scene was weeks ago. They  knew he was too sick to continue but we didn’t get a proper farewell storyline. Maybe there was no time but I feel terrible that we won’t see him again. And it’s amazing his dx didn’t get out into the public sooner. 70 years old is too young to die. 😢

[CanaryFan98]