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Post by SharonHarvey2 on Jul 4, 2008 9:24:33 GMT
Just broken on on Sky news Emmerdale's Clive Hornby has died aged 63. No more info is given but presumably it is to do with this illness that forced him to have a break from the soap. I wonder what will happen on Emmerdale now?  ? |
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Post by RitaLittlewood on Jul 4, 2008 9:43:12 GMT
Thanks for that, Sharon. Not a lot on BBC either:
Page last updated at 09:30 GMT, Friday, 4 July 2008 10:30 UK
Emmerdale actor Hornby dies at 63
Actor Clive Hornby, who played Jack Sugden in ITV1 soap Emmerdale, has died at the age 63.
It was announced in January that Hornby would be taking a break from the soap because of ill health.
The actor had been in Emmerdale for 28 years after signing up on a three-month contract and was the soap's longest-serving cast member.
Hornby, the third actor to play Jack Sugden, enjoyed success as drummer with 1960s Liverpool band The Dennisons.
Emmerdale series producer Anita Turner said she was "deeply saddened" by "a devastating loss".
"Clive will be greatly missed by everyone who has worked with him on Emmerdale during the past 28 years," she said.
"He was a hugely popular and well-respected member of cast and a terrific actor."
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I'm sure our thoughts are with his family at this sad time.
Patsy
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Post by *Ishtar* on Jul 4, 2008 10:48:31 GMT
I got back from my sister's sports day to read about this on teletext, i have to say i was shocked as the last report i read on the subject claimed that he was getting better, that was a few months ago though.
Emmerdale have suffered a great loss, he was a brilliant and loyal actor.
They need a fantastic exit storyline for the character as a tribute to him.
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Post by sootycat on Jul 4, 2008 10:50:17 GMT
This is so very sad.  I had a horrible feeling the news when it came wouldn't be good. This is going to devastate his family, fellow actors, and fans. R.I.P Clive. |
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Post by CG Wendy on Jul 4, 2008 14:33:18 GMT
awwww what a devastating loss. I`m gutted...I really am. I`m guessing it was cancer that ended his life. |
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Post by RitaLittlewood on Jul 4, 2008 14:49:04 GMT
Another Sugden boy dying in Spain? Annie will have lost all her children. I hope they don't kill off Jack. They can't recast but perhaps he can just stay there.
Patsy
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Post by CG Wendy on Jul 4, 2008 15:05:51 GMT
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Post by RitaLittlewood on Jul 4, 2008 15:35:37 GMT
Anyone remember the rumour last year he was axed and Jack would die only for ITV to deny it? I'm wondering now if this all came about because he was ill then. I don't think he returned to work after the Christmas break as all on TV afterwards for weeks would have been filmed before then.
Patsy
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Post by sallywebster on Jul 4, 2008 19:13:38 GMT
Very sad news indeed
RIP Clive
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Post by Nick on Jul 4, 2008 21:03:38 GMT
RIP Clive no word of what the cause was though |
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Post by RitaLittlewood on Jul 4, 2008 22:14:16 GMT
It said on ITV News he wanted it secret. It probably will come out somewhere.
Patsy
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Post by CG Wendy on Jul 5, 2008 1:41:05 GMT
It was a lovely thought that tonights Emmerdale was dedicated to Clive. A pic would`ve been nice though.
I wonder how Clives passing will be written into the script? And where is Victoria lately? Is she with Jack visiting Annie?
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Post by Nick on Jul 5, 2008 11:01:29 GMT
It has said in todays Mirror (So itm ust be true  ) that his family wish it to be known he died of cancer..he had been suffering for a while,but has kept it a secret |
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Post by sootycat on Jul 5, 2008 11:57:59 GMT
According to The Sun, he died in a Hospice in Leeds from Hypoxia, a complication of the latter stages of Cancer.
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Post by RitaLittlewood on Jul 5, 2008 12:55:11 GMT
If the family have gone against his wishes it's never known then good on them. Stops all sorts of wild rumours, especially in these times with the Internet. I hope Richard Thorp isn't having some form of survivor's guilt.
Patsy
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Post by CG Wendy on Jul 5, 2008 15:01:14 GMT
awww bless him. Even towards the end Clive was giving his fans hope that he would come back....hence the secrecy of the hospice.
My prayers go out to his family and Emmerdale cast members and staff today. He was loved by all as well as his many fans.
I`m sure Emmerdale will give him a nice final storyline and funeral and will make sure his character was never forgotten.
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Post by eithne on Jul 6, 2008 19:35:03 GMT
I'd imagine that they will kill the character off perhaps and give him a big send off in six to twelve months, like they did when the actor who played Seth passed away. It'd be better in one way as it gives the characters as well as the actors (past and present) a chance to dedicate a week or so of episodes to the character.
Apparently his favourite scene was following the fire which led to Sarah's death and he had to scrub Andy down in the yard to get rid of the evidence of the fire.
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Post by RitaLittlewood on Jul 6, 2008 22:00:59 GMT
I liked what EE did with Mike Reid/Frank Butcher. Even though I only saw the odd ep during his time, they did him proud with their send off. Maybe Emmerdale will do something like that.
Patsy
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Post by CG Wendy on Jul 6, 2008 22:25:32 GMT
Jack is still married to Diane isn`t she? Elizabeth/Dianes tears are going to be real if they ever do film a funeral for Jack on Emmerdale. As will most of the cast...and many fans. I can remember saying on here several months ago before Clive became ill that even though Jack was such a misery guts I loved him anyway. |
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Post by RitaLittlewood on Jul 7, 2008 11:37:50 GMT
No idea. I thought they were a good couple and it's terrible they had her and Billy. It was also stupid that Victoria adored her until they gave her a new head and personality just so she could end up in Billy's arms. Bleurgh!
Patsy
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Post by Nick on Jul 7, 2008 17:11:07 GMT
yes i think they have to bring Sheila Mercier back as Annie for Jacks funeral..it just wouldn't be right if she wasn't there
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Post by RitaLittlewood on Jul 7, 2008 21:02:33 GMT
Maybe Annie won't be able to travel.
Patsy
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Post by Nick on Jul 8, 2008 15:36:13 GMT
Or he may be buried in Spain??
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Post by RitaLittlewood on Jul 8, 2008 19:27:29 GMT
Where was Joe's funeral?
Patsy
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Post by sootycat on Jul 9, 2008 11:21:06 GMT
I would like for him to remain in Spain to care for Annie...........and send for Victoria !!
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) that his family wish it to be known he died of cancer..he had been suffering for a while,but has kept it a secret