Deidre Hall (Marlena Evans Black/Hattie Adams, Days of our Lives), who made up one-half of the uber-popular “Jarlena” coupling, is speaking out on the loss of her longtime leading man, Drake Hogestyn.
Deidre Hall Honors The Late Drake Hogestyn
In an exclusive statement to Access Hollywood, Hall said:
“For nearly 4 decades, Marlena Evans and I have loved the same man. Marlena’s John is an iconic hero, unfailingly rescuing her from all matter of villains. My acting partner was incredibly professional from the moment he entered the studio; flawless in his preparation and ready for any eventuality in any scene.
“He was gracious and kind to everyone, from the executive staff to the night crew. Drake loved what he did and adored and respected everyone with whom he did it.
“Having said that, we always knew that his two greatest loves were his family and the Yankees. Victoria and their children were truly the center of his life. Drake is dearly loved by everyone who ever knew him and he will be missed beyond measure. We will continue, as he always encouraged us, to swing for the fences.”
Hogestyn passed on September 28th after a lengthy battle with pancreatic cancer, one day shy of his 71st birthday.
He is survived by his of 37 years, Victoria Post Hogestyn, their four children: daughters Whitney, Alexandra, and Rachel, and son Ben and their partners, as well as seven grandchildren.
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