Clive William Hornby[1] (20 October 1944 – 3 July 2008) was an English actor, best known for his role as Jack Sugden in the ITV soap opera Emmerdale.[2] He first appeared in the programme (then named Emmerdale Farm) in 1980, and remained in the role for 28 years.
Clive Hornby | |
|---|---|
 Hornby as Jack Sugden (2007) | |
| Born | Clive William Hornby 20 October 1944 Liverpool, England |
| Died | 3 July 2008 (aged 63) Leeds, England |
| Resting place | Rawdon Crematorium, West Yorkshire |
| Alma mater | London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1975–2008 |
| Known for | Role of Jack Sugden in Emmerdale (1980–2008) |
| Spouse |
Helen Weir
(m. 1984; div. 2000) |
| Children | 1 |
Career edit
Television edit
Hornby appeared in various television productions including the Royal Air Force National Service sitcom Get Some In!, Space: 1999 and Minder alongside George Cole.
Music edit
During the 1960s, Hornby was a drummer with The Dennisons.[3]
Personal life edit
Hornby was married to Helen Weir, who played his on-screen wife Pat Sugden. They had a son, Thomas, before divorcing in 2000.
Death edit
Hornby died from cancer on 3 July 2008, aged 63.[4][5] He had left the soap to battle an illness. His funeral took place on 15 July 2008 at Rawdon Crematorium in Leeds.[6]
Hornby's character Jack Sugden was killed off in February 2009 and the character was given an on-screen funeral. Jack's dialogue from earlier episodes was used as memories for several of the characters. A vision of Jack appeared at the graveside at the end of the episode, which closed with the original Emmerdale Farm theme tune.
References edit
- ^ This Is Your Life, 1997
- ^ "Clive Hornby". The Telegraph. Retrieved 20 November 2016.
- ^ "The Beatles were just one of over 300 bands in 1960 – The Dennisons". Liverpool Beat. Archived from the original on 31 May 2010. Retrieved 7 February 2013.
- ^ "Clive Hornby has died". ITV. 4 July 2008. Archived from the original on 27 June 2009. Retrieved 15 January 2010.
- ^ "Clive Hornby obituary". The Guardian. 10 July 2008. Retrieved 16 February 2016.
- ^ "Soap stars mourn Emmerdale actor". BBC News Online. BBC. 15 July 2008. Retrieved 15 July 2008.
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