Following the inevitable path that Days of Our Lives set him on, John Black has died in the latest episode. The character finally said goodbye to the long-running soap opera after nearly nine months of surviving the meth lab explosion. The last appearance of John Black ended in tears and a whirlwind of emotions.
As one of the more popular characters on the show, John Black’s death continues to generate interest among viewers. So, let’s delve deep into the character’s departure from the show.
How did Drake Hogestyn’s John Black die in Days of Our Lives?
Around eight months ago, Drake Hogestyn, who had made the role of John Black in Days of Our Lives famous, passed away. This meant that the show had to bid goodbye to the legendary character, but it managed to push the story of Black ahead quite significantly.
Drake Hogestyn died due to pancreatic cancer at the age of 70 on September 28, 2024, in Los Angeles. Subsequently, his character in Days of Our Lives was caught in a meth lab explosion. However, despite Hogestyn having passed away last year, John Black’s death was dragged out for months, leaving the character covered in bandages, amidst some confusion. But the show has now finally concluded the beloved character’s journey in the show.
Black died after being sent on one more secret ISA mission, where he tried to investigate a nuclear device being built in Estonia. This also included John’s arch-rival, Orpheus. John ended up being killed in an explosion while on a mission to find an experimental drug to save Bo (Peter Reckell).
John Black remains one of the most memorable characters on daytime television, and Drake Hogestyn’s performance has received critical acclaim. With his arc finally put to bed, Days of Our Lives may start to explore new plotlines.
