Emmerdale: Clive Hornby Jack Sugden

Clive Hornby has died

Published: Friday, 4 July 2008, 10:33AM

Fri 4th Jul



Actor Clive Hornby who played Jack Sugden has died aged 63.

Clive joined Emmerdale in 1980 and was the longest serving cast member in the history of the show.

Emmerdale series producer, Anita Turner 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 cast and a terrific actor. Our thoughts are with his family at this difficult time."

Clive was born and grew up in Liverpool and started out as an accounts clerk before enjoying success as a drummer with pop group The Dennisons in the 1960s. The band were compared to and played on the same bill as The Beatles at Liverpool's famous Cavern Club. Later, the group split to pursue other projects and Clive turned his attention to acting, attending the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art before going into repertory theatre.

Clive appeared in various television productions including the army sitcom Get Some In, Gerry Anderson's Space 1999 and Minder  alongside George Cole. He first appeared in Emmerdale on 19th February 1980.   

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