Days of our Lives Spoilers Preview: Bo Is Awake…Plus, Salem Grieves John
Days of our Lives spoilers photos for the June 4, 2025 episode tease a life-changing hello and goodbye.
It's going to be a bittersweet day in Salem as loved ones welcome back Bo (Peter Reckell) while Salemites grieve the loss of John (the late Drake Hogestyn).
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Everyone will gather to comfort Marlena (Deidre Hall), while Will (Chandler Massey) gets what looks like a tough phone call. He'll later reconnect with Carrie (Christie Clark), while Paul (Christopher Sean) and Andrew (Colton Little) prepare to move forward with their wedding.
READ THIS: Here's why Will is the perfect person for Johnny (Carson Boatman) to confide in on DAYS.
Meanwhile, Bo is awake and reunited with his family. Ciara (Victoria Konefal), and Shawn (Brandon Beemer) welcome back their dad, and it appears Bo will reassure his son that he's not to blame for what happened. Later, Bo will meet his grandson and namesake.
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Days of Our Lives Recap: John Black's Funeral Continues
Days of Our Lives Recap: John Black's Funeral Continues originally appeared on Daytime Confidential. On today's Days of Our Lives recap: Part Two: Funeral: Chanel and Tate are talking about how special his Grandpa John was. She knows from Johnny how John always tried to make folks laugh. Things get awkward when Chanel asks about the baby and Tate tells her about touring L&D the day before. She asks about the adoption and Tate says they have yet to find a family. Marlena and Johnny chat about the upcoming service. She asks how he's doing and says her children and grandchildren are most important. She asks about the strain between him and EJ and Johnny asks that they focus on his good grandfather rather than his sketchy dad. Abe and Steve connect they reflect on all the adventures they all had together. Steve says when push came to shove, there was no better man to have in their corner than John Black. Eric approaches the front and calls the service to order (I. AM. NOT. READY!). Brady asks Rachel to take a seat but she's not ready to say goodbye. Marlena approaches and says she feels the same but if they hold those, they love close to their heart they never really leave. With that, she gives Rachel the Mickey Mantle baseball card and says John would want her to have it. If she feels sad, she will immediately remember her grandfather and the wonderful time they had at the Cubs game. Brady wants to take Rachel home when Tate steps in. He thinks it would be better if he and Arianna Grace did the job. Rachel asks Grandma Marlena if that would be ok, and they all agree. Rachel puts her hand on her father's heart and says Grandpa John will always be right there. As everyone begins to cry, they all hug and exit. Everyone takes a seat and breathes as Eric begins the service. He thanks everyone who is there, those who wish they were there and those engaged virtually (well played). Eric says they are there to honor the life and legacy of John Black. With that, Eric leads the group in a responsive prayer. Eric calls what they are engaged in as a 'homegoing' service and says he has been welcomed into his eternal home by Shawn and Caroline and all those who loved him. Everyone begins to tear up as Eric leads them in a scripture reading. Belle looks back and sees Shawn Douglas has joined the group. Park: Hope wheels Bo out to enjoy a little fresh air. She hugs him from behind when Bo says he wants to show her just how much he appreciates her and how much she loves him. Hope takes a seat and wonders how he managed to pull off a picnic. Bo says he had a little help from two little angels named Ciara and Chelsea. He notices that Hope is a little less than happy and pushes to know what's up. Hope says it's about John and explains he is gone. Bo doesn't get it and Hope's expression helps him understand John is dead. Funeral: Brady stands at the podium and begins to sing Amazing Grace. The entire congregation begins to sing with him. Marlena notices Belle is a bit beside herself and grabs her hand (that has to be a real-life reaction). Everyone quiets down, when Brady sings the last line and his voice begins to crack (I just can't. The responses from the background all the way to the back are just killing me). Abe, Steve and Shane are at the podium. Abe says they all represent a part of John's life. Abe says he worked with John at the police department, Shane was his boss at the ISA, and Steve was his partner at Black Patch. Abe says no matter his role, John always fought for justice. Shane says the commendations John earned over the years barely scratched the surface of his service. Steve says he was always willing to protect his family and friends. His final act of courage was to save the life of a man he considered his brother. Abe notes loyalty was a huge part of John's character. Shane says that's how they will remember him. They are all so better off for having known him and the world is a safer place. Park: Bo is freaking out when he realizes John is dead because of him. Hope says nothing would have stopped him. They all worked together because they loved him. Bo wonders why she didn't tell him, but Hope says they were trying to protect him. Bo can't imagine what Marlena is going through and Hope says she spoke to her that morning. When he learns the funeral is happening today, Bo stops him saying he needs to protect his recovery. Bo says he must be there for Marlena and to honor John. Funeral: Kayla and Roman are at the podium. She says they along with their sister Kimberly not only lost a great man but one they called his brother. Roman explains a bit of the story of how John thought he was him. Roman believes John handled the situation with such grace. He says he loved John for raising his children and taking care of his family, which became his family. Kayla notes how John never hesitated to help someone in need. Roman says there is an entire list of reasons they will always be grateful for John Black. Kayla says she is grateful for John's relationship with their parents. She notes he and Caroline always stayed close. The proof of that was his naming his first-born son after the Brady family. She says John was one of the best men she has ever known. Belle takes the podium and talks about him being a superhero. Even as an adult, she knew she was safe when with her dad. She breaks down when noting he was always very powerful in the small moments when she needed support or a laugh. She returns to her seat and is comforted by her mother. Hospital: The doctor will not give Bo her approval to go to John's funeral. She leaves and and Bo tells Hope he has to be there for one of his best friends. She begs him to take care of himself. Funeral: Paul takes the podium, takes a breath, and notes how relatively new he is to the family. He says sports can bring folks together which is one of the ways that bonded him and his father. Paul thinks it's possible his dad played pro ball in a past life and maybe even threw a pitch for his favorite team… and the congregation said, 'the New York Yankees!' Paul begins to cry when he says his dad was also a Cubs fan. He says baseball games have no clock, but off the field time runs out. He wishes he had more time with his dad and wants him there when he and Andrew get married. That being said, the time he had with his father made him feel loved and accepted. Every time he sees a rainbow in the sky or a baseball go by he will think of his father. With tears streaming down his face, Paul looks at the picture of his father and says he can't wait to play another game of baseball with his dad. To be continued… Keep checking back for the latest Days of Our Lives recaps! This story was originally reported by Daytime Confidential on Jun 11, 2025, where it first appeared.
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18 hours ago
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‘Days of Our Lives' cast shot funeral for Drake Hogestyn's character while actor was dying of cancer
When life imitates art. While Drake Hogestyn was dying of pancreatic cancer last year, the 'Days of Our Lives' cast and crew filmed his character John Black's funeral as they prepared to also say goodbye to the actor himself. Hogestyn's family, according to Variety, agreed to executive producer Ken Corday's plan for the actor's on-screen send-off. Advertisement 8 Drake Hogestyn in 'Days of Our Lives.' Peacock 'Drake, as the consummate storyteller that he is, said, 'Absolutely. You gotta tell the story,'' Eric Martsoff, who played Hogestyn's son Brady, told the outlet in an interview published Monday. 'Drake knew what he was facing,' Martsoff, 53, continued. 'He understood that this is a story fans would want to be told. So Drake graciously said, 'Yes, let's do it.' But knowing that this man was on the planet, and we were literally taping his funeral and his death, that was hard. It was really hard.' Advertisement 8 Marlena Evans (Deidre Hall) next to a dying John Black. Peacock 8 Deidre Hall as Dr. Marlena Evans Black and Drake Hogestyn as John Black. Black's funeral scenes airing this week were shot over three days in September. The following weekend, Hogestyn passed away at age 70. 'There was literally zero acting going on during those three days,' Martsoff said. 'Everyone was holding hands to the point where our hands were getting white.' Advertisement 8 Drake Hogestyn in 'Days of Our Lives.' ©NBC/Courtesy Everett Collection On the June 2 episode of the soap opera, Black was injured in a lab explosion as he tried to help Steve (Stephen Nichols) discover a drug to save Bo (Peter Reckell). He later flatlined in a hospital with his wife, Dr. Marlena Evans (Deidre Hall), close by his side. Black's body was completely covered in gauze to sidestep the fact that the character was no longer being played by Hogestyn. 8 John Black's death scene in 'Days of Our Lives.' Peacock Advertisement Martha Madison, who played Black's daughter, Bella, told Variety the 'Days' team felt a 'responsibility' to honor the character the right way. 'The fact that we were losing Drake at the same time, it was very hard on us emotionally, as we're losing someone we really love,' the 47-year-old actress explained. 'We didn't really have to perform. It wasn't like we were having to dig for anything. It was just all right there.' Madison also noted that shooting Black's funeral scenes was the cast's way of saying goodbye to Hogestyn. 8 The cast of 'Days of Our Lives.' 8 Mary Beth Evans and Drake Hogestyn at the 50th Daytime Emmy Awards in 2023. Getty Images 'None of us were able to really see him or be with him towards the end. This was our opportunity to do it as a family, and do it together,' she shared. 'And I thought it was so beautifully written — all of the flashbacks and really honoring his whole 40-year career on that show,' Madison added. 'It was all just very special.' 8 Drake Hogestyn, Deidre Hall in 'Days of Our Lives.' ©NBC/Courtesy Everett Collection Advertisement The show's official Instagram page announced Hogestyn's heartbreaking passing on September 28, just one day before his 71st birthday. 'It's with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Drake Hogestyn,' the statement read. 'He was thrown the curveball of his life when he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, but he faced the challenge with incredible strength and determination.' Hogestyn joined 'Days of Our Lives' in 1986. He appeared on the hit soap opera for 38 years and filmed over 4,200 episodes.
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‘Days of Our Lives' Filmed John Black's Funeral While Actor Drake Hogestyn Was on His Deathbed: ‘He Understood That This Is a Story Fans Would Want to Be Told' (EXCLUSIVE)
'Days of Our Lives' fans, get out a box of tissues, because you are going to need them this week. Beginning Monday, the citizens of the mythical town of Salem, Ill., lay to rest and mourn the death of John Black, who succumbed to injuries in a lab explosion. Although that in itself is worth plenty of tears, it's the passing of Drake Hogestyn, who played him for 40 years, last September at 70 from pancreatic cancer that adds the real heartbreak to this already emotional scenario. To add even greater pathos, John's death and subsequent funeral were shot while Hogestyn was still alive as he was dying. Executive producer Ken Corday approached Hogestyn's family and got permission to bring John's story to an end this way, and they signed off on it. 'Drake, as the consummate storyteller that he is, said, 'Absolutely. You gotta tell the story,'' Eric Martsoff, who played his son Brady, tells Variety. 'Drake knew what he was facing. He understood that this is a story fans would want to be told. So Drake graciously said, yes, let's do it. But knowing that this man was on the planet, and we were literally taping his funeral and his death, that was hard. It was really hard.' More from Variety Billy Flynn on His 'Days of Our Lives' Exit After 10 Years and Moving to 'Young and the Restless': 'It Made Me the Person I Am Today' (EXCLUSIVE) Francisco San Martin, 'Days of Our Lives' and 'Jane the Virgin' Actor, Dies at 39 Mark Withers, Television Actor on 'Dynasty,' Dies at 77 The filming of his funeral took three full days, and Hogestyn died the following weekend. 'There was literally zero acting going on during those three days,' Martsoff says. 'Everyone was holding hands to the point where our hands were getting white.' Martha Madison, who played John's daughter, Belle, said it was all very real for the cast and crew. 'For us, it felt like our responsibility and an honor to do it the very best that we knew how,' she says. 'The fact that we were losing Drake at the same time, it was very hard on us emotionally, as we're losing someone we really love. We didn't really have to perform. It wasn't like we were having to dig for anything. It was just all right there.' In a way, it was a beautiful release for everybody on set those days, because of the collective sentiment of, 'We Love you, and we're gonna miss you.' Madison says, 'None of us were able to really see him or be with him towards the end. This was our opportunity to do it as a family, and do it together. And I thought it was so beautifully written — all of the flashbacks and really honoring his whole 40-year career on that show. It was all just very special.' In these exclusive videos, John's family gathers to pay their last respects at his funeral. There, Marlena (played by soap legend Deidre Hall) flashes back to her and John's wedding where she says they think of their family as a garden: 'Each child is unique, beautiful, cherished in their own way.' The couple symbolically builds a 'bouquet' of their family, with each child represented by a flower. Back in present day, each of their children lay their flower beside candles and a memorial photo as a sign of their eternal love. Speaking about Hogestyn brings Madison to tears: 'I just looked up to him so much, and I admired everything about him — his deep commitment to his work and to his family, his joy and playfulness and his ability to bring people together.' Her voice cracks. 'I just admired him so much, and I don't think that he was even aware of the impact that he was having on all of us.' Among the speeches eulogizing John is Marstoff's Brady, who says that his father could be summed up in one word: eyebrow. 'My dad had many, many skills — spy craft, martial arts, baseball. But I think the use of his eyebrow was perhaps his single greatest asset, not only was it effective, but extremely versatile.' Anyone who has watched 'Days of Our Lives' knows exactly what he's talking about: Hogestyn had an ability to raise one eyebrow to express everything from curiosity to consternation. 'Eric's speech that he gives at the memorial is both touching and funny, and I think that is something that Drake, as a person, would enjoy,' Madison says. 'I don't think that he would want us sitting around crying all day, even though people like me couldn't stop. I think he would want this to feel more celebratory, because he was very celebratory of his own life and how lucky he was to have this beautiful job and beautiful family. I think he would want us to honor that. I think that's what you see in Eric's monologue. It's really perfect.' Marstoff says he 'lost a father figure' when Hogestyn died. 'Drake and I were buddies. He usually started the day with a story. He just had so many life experiences. I mean, he was a Yankee at one point, for God's sake!' he says, referring to Hogestyn's pre-acting career as a professional baseball player. 'Fans should tune in because we're going to say goodbye to one of the most iconic men ever to hit daytime television. He was the epitome of a soap opera star on and off the stage, and the man deserves eyeballs, and he deserves that tribute.' Best of Variety 25 Hollywood Legends Who Deserve an Honorary Oscar New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Emmy Predictions: Animated Program — Can Netflix Score Big With 'Arcane,' 'Devil May Cry' and the Final Season of 'Big Mouth?'
