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15:15 GMT, Friday, 4 July 2008 16:15 UK

In pictures: Emmerdale's Clive Hornby

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Emmerdale actor Clive Hornby, who has died at the age of 63, was the soap's longest-running cast member. He wore the flat cap he was given on his first day, in 1980, throughout his time as Jack Sugden.

The Sugdens in 1985

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In 1982, Jack married childhood sweetheart Pat Merrick (Helen Weir), seen to the left of his mother Annie Sugden (Sheila Mercier) in this 1984 publicity shot.

The Emmerdale cast in 1990

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By 1990, when this shot was taken, Pat had been killed in a car crash leaving Jack to bring up their son, Robert (Christopher Smith). Hornby is pictured next to on-screen brother Joe (Frazer Hines).

The Sugdens in 1999

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Jack got together with mobile librarian Sarah Connolly (Alyson Spiro) and had they had a child together - Victoria (Hannah Midgley) - before they got married in 1994. This picture was taken in 1999.

Jack Sugden marries Diane Blackstock in 2004

Jack Sugden marries Diane Blackstock in 2004

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Tragedy followed Jack and second wife Sarah died in a barn fire in 2000. He found happiness again with his 2004 wedding to Woolpack landlady Diane Blackstock (Elizabeth Estensen).

Clive Hornby and co-stars in 2007

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Jack’s five children included adopted son Andy, played by Kelvin Fletcher (third right). In 2007, their characters celebrated the 500th anniversary of the village of Beckindale with a pageant.

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Related to this story:
Emmerdale actor Hornby dies at 63 (04 Jul 08 | Entertainment )
Obituary: Clive Hornby (04 Jul 08 | Entertainment )

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