Renowned actor Drake Hogestyn, best known for his enduring portrayal of John Black on the hit soap opera “Days of our Lives,” succumbed to pancreatic cancer on Saturday. The announcement of his death was made via the show’s official Instagram account, just one day before his 71st birthday. Hogestyn, who had been an integral part of the soap opera for almost 40 years, was surrounded by his family at the time of his death. The …
The family of Texas Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee announced her passing at the age of 74 on Friday. The news comes two months after the Democratic congresswoman, who had been serving Texas’ 18th District since 1995, disclosed her battle with pancreatic cancer. Jackson Lee was recognized globally for her relentless advocacy for racial justice, criminal justice, and human rights, with a particular focus on women and children, according to a statement from her family. Her …
Joseph Wurzelbacher, the man who gained national attention during the 2008 presidential campaign as “Joe the Plumber,” has died at the age of 49. Wurzelbacher, who had been battling pancreatic cancer, passed away on Sunday morning, according to reports. Wurzelbacher, a plumber and Air Force veteran, was thrust into the national spotlight in 2007 when he publicly questioned then-presidential candidate Barack Obama about his tax policies during a campaign event in Ohio. His pointed questions …