11:57AM, Jul 04, 2008
We have some upsetting news.
Emmerdale will never be the same.
Clive Hornby, who played Jack Sugden in Emmerdale, has passed away.
He died on Thursday night at the age of 63.
Clive was a much loved face on our screens and was the longest-serving cast member in Emmerdale's history.
He'd recently not been in Emmerdale for around three months due to his ill health.
Clive first appeared in the soap on the 19th February 1980 and was still in the soap 28 years later.
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."
Our thoughts go out to his family and friends.
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