Clive Hornby

Clive William Hornby (20 October 1944 – 3 July 2008) was an English actor best known for his role as Jack Sugden in the ITV soap opera Emmerdale. He appeared on the show for 28 years, from 1980 until his departure in 2008 due to battling cancer. Prior to his role on Emmerdale, Hornby appeared in various television productions including Get Some In!, Space: 1999, and Minder alongside George Cole. In addition to his acting career, Hornby was also a drummer with The Dennisons during the 1960s. He was married to Helen Weir, who played his on-screen wife Pat Sugden, and they had a son named Thomas. Hornby passed away at the age of 63, and his funeral took place on 15 July 2008.