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Drake Hogestyn, long-running ‘Days of Our Lives’ star, dies at 70

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Drake Hogestyn, long-running ‘Days of Our Lives’ star, dies at 70

The soap opera community is mourning the loss of Drake Hogestyn, the iconic actor who played John Black on Days of Our Lives for 38 years.

Hogestyn passed away on September 28, 2024, just one day shy of his 71st birthday, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

The Hogestyn family shared a heartfelt statement on social media:

“It’s with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Drake Hogestyn. He was thrown the curve ball of his life when he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, but he faced the challenge with incredible strength and determination. After putting up an unbelievable fight, he passed peacefully surrounded by loved ones.”

The statement continued, “He was the most amazing husband, father, papa and actor. He loved performing for the ‘Days’ audience and sharing the stage with the greatest cast, crew, and production team in the business. We love him and we will miss him all the Days of our Lives.”

Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Hogestyn initially pursued a baseball career, signing with the New York Yankees and playing for one of their farm teams until an injury in 1977.

His acting career took off in the early 1980s with the CBS series Seven Brides for Seven Brothers.

Hogestyn joined Days of Our Lives in 1986 as “The Pawn” and became a fan favorite as John Black.

His on-screen pairing with Marlena Evans, played by Deidre Hall, won a Soap Opera Digest Award for Favorite Couple in 2005.

Off-screen, Hogestyn cherished his 37-year marriage to childhood sweetheart Victoria Post, with whom he shared four children: Whitney, Alexandra, Rachael, and Ben.

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Royal family issues reassuring update about cancer-stricken King Charles

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Buckingham Palace released a major life update about King Charles, who has been undergoing cancer treatment. 

The monarch marked the 25th anniversary of the Scottish Parliament by delivering a meaningful speech on September 29. 

The royal family released delightful photos of Charles greeting the members of the parliament on their official social media handle.

In the shared pictures, King Charles was seen beaming with joy, hinting at his positive recovery from cancer. 

Alongside photos, the statement issued by the palace reads, “At today’s events to celebrate 25 years of the Scottish Parliament, The King and Queen met ‘community heroes’ – people who are making a huge difference in their local areas – as well as young people from the length and breath of the country.”

“Their Majesties were welcomed by the First Minister of Scotland, John Swinney, and other Scottish Party Leaders.”

It is pertinent to mention that Buckingham Palace left the world in shock by announcing King Charles’s undisclosed form of cancer in February 2024. 

Since then, the royal fans have been worried about the monarch’s health. However, in a recent public appearance, the King of England appeared healthy and determined to fight back from his disease.  

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Jennifer Lopez, Ben Affleck’s divorce takes ugly turn amid rising tensions

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Jennifer Lopez, Ben Affleck’s divorce takes ugly turn amid rising tensions

The divorce between Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck has taken a heated turn, with sources close to the couple revealing deep-seated resentment from Lopez.

Despite efforts to maintain a civil relationship for their children, tensions are escalating.

A recent outing at the Beverly Hills Hotel with Affleck’s children, Samuel and Fin, and Lopez’s twins, Max and Emme, turned tense.

Lopez appeared emotional, wiping away a tear, while Affleck remained stoic.

A source close to Lopez told In Touch: “Jennifer would never make a scene in front of the kids, but she’s made it clear she’ll never forgive Ben for being such a coldhearted jerk and giving up on their marriage.”

The couple’s fragile truce is wearing thin, with Lopez trying to finalise the divorce without public outbursts.

However, Affleck’s refusal to take responsibility for the marriage breakdown and dismissive gestures like rolling his eyes have fueled Lopez’s frustration.

The couple separated earlier this year, with Affleck moving into a $100,000-a-month rental before purchasing a $20 million Pacific Palisades home.

Lopez officially filed for divorce in August, marking the end of their two-year marriage.

Affleck has made it clear he won’t return to the relationship, leaving Lopez furious.

A source summed up the situation: “The sooner the ink’s dry on the divorce papers, the better it’ll be for everyone.”

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Shailene Woodley reveals Kate Winslet’s powerful life-changing advice

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Shailene Woodley reveals Kate Winslet’s powerful life-changing advice 

Shailene Woodley recently appeared on The Drew Barrymore Show, where she expressed gratitude for Kate Winslet’s guidance early in her career.

Woodley, 32, reflected on her journey, saying, “I’ve been blessed to have people, at a young age, show up in a really real, truthful, pure way.”

After rising to fame with The Secret Life of the American Teenager, Divergent, The Fault in Our Stars, and Big Little Lies, Woodley credited Winslet, 48, for offering valuable advice.

Barrymore asked, “Did Kate Winslet actually, was she someone who was, like, a good sounding board for you?”

Woodley replied, “Beyond. I mean, you guys, she’s so, not to overuse the word real, but she’s just real. She is who she is, and she’s not afraid to be who she is. And she’s done the hard work.”

Barrymore mentioned a quote from Winslet: “I wish I had had the gumption and confidence that I have now as a woman, as a young girl when I came out in Titanic and, particularly men, commented on my body shape and size and how I would not have allowed that at all and I would have shut it down right there and then.”

Woodley shared, “But you know what’s cool about that is she maybe didn’t do that for herself but she did do it for me. She absolutely did.”

Woodley recalled working with Winslet on Divergent and Insurgent, saying, “I was 21. I had all, you know, the influx of public life and being told ‘you should look a certain way’ or ‘you should be a certain thing’ or ‘don’t eat that’ or ‘do this’ or ‘dye your hair a different color’.”

Winslet intervened, sitting Woodley down and saying, “No, no, no, that’s not who you are. This is the truth.”

Woodley credited Winslet for shaping her identity: “She gave me that moment. And I wouldn’t— I would not be who I am today without her, singlehandedly.”

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Rihanna shares rare insight into sweet moments with son RZA

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Rihanna shares rare insight into sweet moments with son RZA

Rihanna has delighted her fans by sharing an adorable video clip of her son, showcasing his neverending energy on social media which left her fans in awe.

On September 27, the Umbrella hitmaker took to her Instagram handle and posted a cute video clip of her two-year-old son RZA, which she shares with her partner A$AP Rocky. 

In the viral video, Rihanna’s toddler could be seen playing in her bedroom and was trying to escape from his playpen, while the Diamond hitmaker was filming her son’s playful activities.

The Fenty Beauty founder captioned her post, “Being a boy mom is an Olympic sport.” 

The 36-year-old singer’s toddler was seen wearing a white and yellow pyjama. Interestingly, Rihanna cheekily added the Mission Impossible theme song in the background of the video clip. 

Several of her fans filled the comments section with their reactions.

One fan commented, “I feel like he grabbed that drink + headed back to his playpen.” 

“He is trying to escape so he can release that album his mom is hiding under the bed,” another follower wrote.

It is important to mention that Rihanna and A$AP Rocky share two sons RZA, two and Riot Rose which they welcomed on August 1, 2023. 

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