Rumors of Drake Hogestyn being fired are only gonna intensify after this news: In a revealing Days of Our Lives spoiler, John Black will be involved in a fatal car accident.

That's right, the character actually dies. So this certainly means the end of Hogestyn on the show, right? Maybe not, according to Days of Our Lives officials:

"Things in Salem may not always be what they seem. The show has no official comment at this time," they said.

Guess we'll have to tune in and find out.

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