I wanted to take a moment and show love to Drake Hogestyn. Since I was 11 years old he’s always been an inspiration and role model of mine. Watching his portrayal of John Black has truly been the best. Word can’t do this incredible man just he’s truly the best. #Days#Jarlena
Love and prayers to James!! 🩶💙🩶💙 #Days#Abe
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A very personal post💔& a tribute to my beautiful mom who passed away yesterday at the amazing age of 94.
Vasiliki Lovatsis 09.30.32 to 10.16.26❤️
Born in Lefki, Kastoria 🇬🇷 Greece
The last 2 years of her life has been difficult as she suffered from dementia. Watching my mom, who by far has always been the strongest person I know slowly slip away from us has been the hardest part of this journey💔
Why do I say she is the strongest person? At the age of 10 years old she became head of the household. Her father had been killed during the war & my grandmother at the age of 27 (yes she was that young) became a widower with 5 children to raise. While my yiayia worked in the fields to put food on the table, my mom was in charge of the house & her 4 younger siblings ranging from 2-7. She was forced to quit school & could barely write her name. Strong & resilient is all she how to be…she along with my yiayia had to bury 2 of her younger siblings themselves when they died of children related illnesses💔💔I could never imagine💔
She married my dad in Greece & then immigrated to Toronto, Canada 🇨🇦with my 10 month old brother a full year after my dad came making the journey alone with an infant. Her & my dad worked alternating shifts as they rented a room from a relative
They waited a number of years to have me so they could work & save money to buy a house. To say her & my dad worked their butts off to give me & my brother a better life is an understatement. They put us both through University to ensure we were educated❤️ their sacrifice was immense!
We rarely went out for dinners, if dad brought home a bucket of KFC, it was a treat! We never travelled except to visit our grandparents in Greece, but not often. When they both took their 2 weeks off in the summer it was to clean the windows, the chandelier and the dining room hutch🤷♀️I would ask when I was young why we couldn’t go away & dad would say but we are, really where? Veranda Beach😂🤷♀️
My mother knew nothing but hard work that we had to step in & put our foot down to force her to retire at 72🤷♀️from her factory job that she had with the same company for over 40 years! yes she was afraid to stop, she had known nothing but work💔
My dad left us 12 years ago & mom was never truly the same, they were truly soulmates…partners in every way ❤️❤️
We were so fortunate that she was able to be present to see her two granddaughters as brides, together with a grandson. She experienced the joy of being a great-grandparent to my grandbabies 💙💖
The real privilege & honour was ours❤️to my big brother John & I. Not only for the gift of our parents but that in the end we were both able to be there with each of us holding her hand as she left us to go be with dad🙏
P.S my mom & I went through some conflict when I was a teen😉why? well blame it on Bo & Hope #bope of course😉😂because of the amount of school I skipped & watch parties I held without permission. Thank god Victor Kiriakis joined in 85’ as my dad covered my butt often😉A Greek playing a Greek😉 he was obsessed & #Days became our thing❤️
We have been truly blessed❤️treasure your loved ones everyone, there is nothing more sacred & valuable than them & our memories. Time is precious❤️
It’s time to rest mom, you & dad forever together❤️🙏❤️
@SharinVA I’m really glad to hear that, Sharon. I hope things continue to get better for you. I’m always around, I promise, even if not posting. Feel free to reach out; I’ll always get back to you. I pro mise 🫶
Today, my heart remembers Drake Hogestyn. His talent, kindness, and warmth touched so many lives. Thank you for the memories and smiles you gave us. You may be gone, but you will never be forgotten. Forever loved, forever missed. #Days#Jarlena
I couldn't let the day go by without paying tribute to the late Drake Hogestyn over @ParadeMagazine. Read my tribute and share your favorite Drake memories in the comments on the article here:
https://t.co/eD3dbJQfJR
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I wanted to take a moment to wish the late and beloved Drake Hogestyn a very Happy Heavenly Birthday. Your incredible talent, kindness, and unforgettable legacy will forever live on in the hearts of those who loved and admired you. #Days#Jarlena
Today, we remember Days of our Lives actor Drake Hogestyn, who passed away from pancreatic cancer in 2024 — just one day before his 71st birthday.
His legacy lives on through his family and @DaysPeacock castmates, who come together at #PanCANPurpleStride, our biggest community event of the year, in his memory. In 2025, cast members formed Team Hogey’s Home Runners to honor their friend and co-star, returning again in 2026 to take steps to end pancreatic cancer. 💜
In 2026, an estimated 67,530 people in the U.S. will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, and approximately 52,740 will die from the disease. Learn more about pancreatic cancer and how we’re turning science into survival at 🔗 https://t.co/bAwnfKIRoc.
📷: AoL