Inside Drake Hogestyn’s Last Days of Our Lives Episode Before His Death

Drake HogestynFinally Days of Our Lives episodes have already aired – and his character left a touching high note.

The actor, who died on Saturday, September 28, after battling pancreatic cancerhe was last seen as John Black in the ABC hit show in an episode that aired on September 9. According to Soap Opera DigestHogestyn recorded this episode in February of this year.

Deep inside him Days farewell, his character shared tender scenes with his son Brady (Eric Martsolf) and grandson Tate (Leo Howard). John comforts a guilty Tate by telling Holly (Ashley Puzemisthat Eric (Greg Vaughan) had killed his father in a drunk driving accident. He also supported Tate by standing up for his father, Brady, who was arrested in the middle of the drama.

“You love him no matter what, just like I do,” said John, per Soap Opera Digest. “There is nothing he could do in the world that would make me stop loving him. For the record, Tate, same goes for you, kid. “

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Brady then showed up and revealed that the charges against him had been dropped, and the two ended the incident in a heated fight.

Earlier this month, Hogestyn shared a screen — and a final kiss — with her Deidre Hallwho plays John’s longtime love interest, Marlena Evans. (The two won the Soap Opera Digest award for Favorite Couple in 2005.)

Hogestyn began to appear Days of Our Lives in 1986, and went on to portray John in more than 4,200 episodes of the iconic series. Days again ABC they have not yet discussed how Hogestyn’s absence from the program will be explained. The actor died a day before his 71st birthday.

“It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Drake Hogestyn,” his family said in a statement over the weekend. “He was thrown into a tailspin when he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, but he faced this challenge with incredible strength and determination. After fighting an incredible battle, he passed peacefully surrounded by loved ones.”

“He was an amazing husband, father, father and actor,” the statement continued. “He loved performing for the ‘Days’ audience and sharing the stage with the biggest cast, crew and production crew in the business. We love him and will miss him all the days of our lives.”

Reacting to the news of Hogestyn’s death, Days Senior Producer Ken Corday it is said by Soap Opera Digest on September 28, “This is very difficult for all of us. Hogey was a great team player and there are not enough words to express how deeply he will be missed. His impact on our program, both personally and professionally, was profound and will remain unparalleled. “