What was Drake Hogestyn's net worth?
Drake Hogestyn was an American actor who had a net worth of $6 million at the time of his death. Drake Hogestyn was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, on September 29, 1953. He died on September 28, 2024, at the age of 70.
Drake Hogestyn was an American actor best known for his long-running role as John Black on the popular daytime soap opera "Days of Our Lives." He first joined the cast in 1986 and portrayed the character on and off for over three decades, becoming one of the show's most recognizable faces.
Before his acting career, Hogestyn was a baseball player, signing with the New York Yankees organization after college. However, an injury led him to pursue acting instead. He began with minor roles in television before landing his breakthrough part on "Days of Our Lives."
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Throughout his career, Hogestyn received several Soap Opera Digest Awards for his performance as John Black. His character's complex storylines, including memory loss and multiple identities, kept viewers engaged for years. Beyond "Days of Our Lives," he made appearances in other TV shows and films, though his soap opera role remained his most significant.
Hogestyn's charm, good looks, and dramatic flair made him a fan favorite in the daytime television world.
Real Estate
In 2003, Drake paid $2.9 million for a 6,600-square-foot home in Malibu. He sold this property in December 2013 for $4.45 million. That same month, he paid $1.775 million for a different Malibu home. He remained in this property for the rest of his life. At the time of his death, this home was worth around $3 million.
