Jack Sugden

Jack Sugden
Emmerdale character
Clive Hornby as Jack Sugden (2007)
Portrayed by	Andrew Burt (1972–1976) Clive Hornby (1980–2008)
Duration	1972–1973 1976 1980–2008
First appearance	16 October 1972
Last appearance	21 February 2008
Classification	Former; regular
Created by	Kevin Laffan
Introduced by	David Goddard (1972) Michael Glynn (1976) Anne Gibbons (1980)
Andrew Burt as Jack Sugden (1972)
In-universe information Occupation Farmer (1972–2008) Family Sugden Father Jacob Sugden Mother Annie Sugden Brothers Joe Sugden Sisters Peggy Skilbeck Wife Lynn Wallace (until 1972; common-law) Pat Merrick (1982–1986) Sarah Connolly (1994–2000) Diane Blackstock (2004–2009) Sons Jackie Merrick Robert Sugden John Sugden Daughters Victoria Sugden Adoptive sons Andy Sugden Stepsons Tommy Merrick Stepdaughters Sandie Merrick (1982–1986) Bernice Blackstock (2004–2009) Grandsons Sebastian White Harry Sugden Jack Sugden (adoptive) Granddaughters Sarah Sugden (adoptive) Grandfathers Joseph Sugden Sam Pearson Grandmothers Margaret Sugden Grace Pearson Uncles Edward Sugden Nephews Sam Skilbeck Nieces Sally Skilbeck

John Jacob "Jack" Sugden is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera Emmerdale. The character was originally played by Andrew Burt from 1972 to 1973 with a brief return in 1976, when the actor left for Italy to write a book. On his return in 1980 he was played by Clive Hornby. Hornby remained in the role until 2008 when he was forced to take a break from Emmerdale due to illness. His last on-screen appearance was on 21 February 2008, and his absence was explained by the character visiting his mother, Annie Sugden (Sheila Mercier) in Spain. Although Hornby was intended to return, he died from his illness in July 2008 without returning to the programme. Jack was written out following Hornby's death, dying off-screen of a heart attack in February 2009.