Clive Hornby, who played Jack Sugden in Emmerdale, died last night at the age of 63.
He has not been in the soap for about three months due to illness, although the exact illness has not yet been revealed.
Mr Hornby, was the longest serving actor in Emmerdale and Anita Turner, the Emmerdale series Producer said,
“This is a devastating loss and we are all deeply saddened. Clive will be greatly missed by everyone who has worked with him on Emmerdale during the past 28 years.
He was a hugely popular and well-respected member of the cast and a terrific actor. Our thoughts are with his family at this difficult time.”
He had played the part of Jack Sugden for 28-years after initially signing a three-month contract with the ITV soap.
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1 Mac Screensavers // Jul 9, 2008 at 7:51 am
Clive, congrats for your better health now. viewers are missing you.