Stephen Nichols Pays Tribute To Drake Hogestyn And Invites Fans To Honor His Legacy

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Days of Our Lives star Stephen Nichols shared on his Instagram is honoring his late friend and longtime co-star Drake Hogestyn with a heartfelt tribute — and a mission fueled by love, legacy, and purpose.

Stephen Nichols Pays Tribute To Drake Hogestyn And Invites Fans To Honor His Legacy

Nichols, who shared nearly four decades on-screen adventures with Hogestyn as the iconic duo Patch and John, reflected not just on their battles against villains or run-ins with Stefano DiMera, but on the man Drake was when the cameras stopped rolling.

“Just being around Drake meant being around joy. Pure joy and positivity. That was him,” Nichols wrote, capturing the spirit that fans and colleagues alike cherished.

Honoring Drake Through Action: Hogey’s Home Runners

In 2026, Nichols steps forward as the chair of Hogey’s Home Runners, the Days family team participating in PanCAN PurpleStride Los Angeles — a nationwide movement supporting pancreatic cancer patients, research, and advocacy.

The event will take place:

📍 Santa Monica Pier

📅 Saturday, April 25, 2026

⏰ 7:45 a.m.

Nichols shared that Hogestyn — known to fans worldwide as John Black — would have been “the first one there, the loudest one cheering and the last one to leave.” Showing up, he says, is the least they can do.

In Nichols’ words: “For Drake. For all of them. Let’s swing for the fences.”

A Legacy Bigger Than Salem

For decades, Nichols and Hogestyn captivated fans with a friendship that transcended storylines. What they built off-screen — brotherhood, joy, and unwavering positivity — is what Nichols vows to carry forward.

Hogestyn’s impact on his colleagues, fans, and the Days of Our Lives community continues to shine, and this year’s PurpleStride walk stands as a powerful tribute to a man who inspired so much love.

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