Deidre Hall Reflects on Drake Hogestyn's Death

Deidre Hall, star of Days of Our Lives, expressed the profound sense of loss following the death of her longtime co-star Drake Hogestyn, who passed away from pancreatic cancer in September at age 70. In her first interview since his death, Hall reflected on their nearly 40-year working relationship, calling Hogestyn an irreplaceable part of her life and the show. She described the shock of his passing, noting that the cast was blindsided by the news of his illness, often repeating the phrase, 'Not Drake!' Hall shared that the cast avoids discussing Hogestyn's death on set, focusing instead on their characters' lives in the fictional town of Salem. Despite this, she frequently finds herself reminiscing about their moments together, stating, 'John is gone! Oh my gosh!' Hall's emotional tribute highlights the deep bond they shared on and off screen as one of daytime TV's most beloved couples.