It was long thought that Hogestyn’s first name was the inspiration for Joey Tribbiani’s (LeBlanc) Doctor Drake Ramoray in ...

Late soap opera star Drake Hogestyn, known for his memorable on ... Matt LeBlanc’s character, Joey Tribbiani, gained fame for his role on a fictional version of Days of Our Lives.

Days of Our Lives star Deidre Hall has opened up about the passing of her co-star Drake Hogestyn and how she and her fellow castmates have been coping since he died September 28 at 70 years old.

Before actor Drake Hogestyn died following a pancreatic cancer battle, he reportedly approved of his Days of Our Lives character also dying. “We were rolling the dice because it’s difficult to ...

Classic Joey! Often dismissed as “the dumb one,” Joey Tribbiani showcased various types of intelligence throughout the series—emotional, social, and even a sprinkle of street smarts.

Evans Vestal Ward/Peacock/Getty Deidre Hall is revealing how the late Drake Hogestyn's legacy will be honored. In an interview with PEOPLE at a Days of Our Lives fan event on Nov. 2, Hall opened ...

In the aftermath of the heartbreaking death of Days of Our Lives star Drake Hogestyn, news has surfaced that the actor filmed John Black’s death scenes. One of the major heroes of Salem ...

Deidre Hall honored Drake Hogestyn and made a promise to the Days of our Lives legend following his death. The two actors worked together for nearly four decades and were one of the most iconic ...

Drake Hogestyn, who portrayed John Black in Days of Our Lives for nearly four decades, passed away at 70 due to pancreatic cancer. His character inspired Joey Tribbiani's Dr. Drake Ramoray on Friends.