Days of our Lives: John Black’s Death Tied to Creepy Clyde’s Prison Break

Days of our Lives fans are prepared for a heartfelt farewell to John Black, played by Drake Hogestyn, whose last confirmed appearance was on September 9th. The upcoming plot involving characters Clyde Weston (James Read) and Cat Greene (AnnaLynne McCord), who is also known as fake Abby Deveraux, is expected to offer a dramatic farewell to the beloved character and actor. The storyline, which also involves Chad DiMera (Billy Flynn) and Jack Devereaux (Matthew Ashford), is speculated to end in a significant tribute to Hogestyn, who passed away on September 28th, 2024. The October 29th episode ended with a dedication to the actor, signaling the beginning of a long goodbye on the NBC Peacock soap opera. DOOL sees other characters tied to John Black, like Marlena Evans (Deidre Hall), EJ DiMera (Dan Feuerriegel), and Konstantine Meleounis (John Kapelos), could also play key roles in this storyline. June 2025 is speculated to be the time for John Black’s funeral, as several characters associated with him are set to return, coinciding with the end of AnnaLynne McCord’s one-year contract as Cat Greene. This storyline promises to honor the legacy of John Black and Drake Hogestyn, who have been staples in Salem for nearly 40 years.