Wishing all my American friends and their familes a very Happy 4th July.
I know many of you will be spending it with loved ones, some will have "cook-outs", some may go out to dinner. You will all celebrate in your own way. I wish you all happiness and long may the bonds between our two countries continue to grow stronger and stronger.
On a more sombre note, I was very sad to hear of the passing of Clive Hornby who played Jack Sugden in "Emmerdale" for 28 years. I had watched this programme when it was first called "Emmerdale Farm" and the stories then very much revolved around Jack, his younger brother Joe and their Mother and Grandfather.
Over the years the soap evolved and there have been very many explosive story lines. In February, the last time Clive appeared as Jack, he had recently split from his on-screen wife, Diane.
It was announced at the beginning of the year that he would be taking a break from the soap because of health problems but he expected to be back as soon as he could.
Sadly, he died last night at the age of 63.
I know he will be greatly missed by the whole cast and crew. He brought pleasure to so many viewers over the years. Mike and I have been just two of them. May he rest in peace.
25 comments:
TY for your holiday wish for us. It'll be just another day to me.
Sorry about Mr Hornby's passing, prayers for his family.
Hugs,
Sugar
I hadn't seen that bit of news about "jack sugden" I too have enjoyed this "soap"
for many years and he will be I am sure much missed. Hope all si going well and that you have a lovely weekend. Love sybil xx
Being in the states, I've never seen his show. He was so young! Enjoy your day.
Missie
Thanks for your good wishes. Sorry to hear about your actors death, I watch some soaps here too and you get so used to them being there it is hard..may he rest in peace...love, Sandi
thank you for your well wishes. BBQ city tonight, LOL. I have seen that actor and thought he was good. Sorry to hear about his passing.
Julie
I second your tribute to Clive Hornby, it is so sad. Eileen x
Happy 4th of July to you too Jeanette! Sorry to hear of the passing of a favorite actor you loved ;(
Hugs Kendra
Jeannette, thanks for the Fourth Of July wishes. Will spend the day with family and grandchildren. Should be a fun day. Afraid, in the Philly area, the fireworks willprobably be wiped out tonight. Bill
awww thanks for the good wishes on our holiday..
hugs
d
Thank you so much for wishing us a nice holiday. That was very kind. I am sorry for the loss of your actor, Jeannette. I do not know who he is, but it sounds like he was special to you. So sorry. I hope you are having a nice weekend, dear one. Love, Val xox
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Thanks for the good wishes for the day, very beautifully put!! My family will have bbq cookout, and enjoy a beautiful display visible from my mom's yard.
Joann
Thanks Jeannette for wishing us a great 4th, sweet of you to think of all of us. Spent last evening doing up all the holiday appetizers we are going to have here in our area of South Carolina....not doing a cook-out, we haven't had rain for over a month and under a severe drought and they are warning folks not to even shoot off fireworks for fire safety. Don't know who Clive was, but always sad hearing of someone passing...a very good looking guy, can see how all of you would have enjoyed seeing him and his story lines on "Emmerdale Farm" thru the years.
Have a good day your way. Arlene (AJ)
So sweet of you to wish us well...sorry about the actor...I know he will be missed by you all...hugs and love,
Joyce
I'm sorry Clive Hornby died, I've never seen Emmerdale but I know a lot of people watch it. Such a young age too. Jeannette xx
HAPPY 4th to you all.I never seen or heard of that show before.But I am sorry He passed away.
Thanks for thinking of us Americanas over here!
Sorry about that actor...I never heard of him though...it's sad when the good ones go...and so young too.
Nancy
not been getting alerts jeanette mind you i have had pc probs. wasn't fan but mum was not lately but when it was emmerdale farm. no age. some lovely entries jeanette,take care love mort xx
Hope everyone enjoy a happy 4th of July it now being the 5th !! I was sorry to hear of the actors death and no age at all...... .Enjoy your weekend Jeannette ........love Jeanxx
So young at 63. Sorry to hear. Hope you have a good weekend...and thank you for the good wishes on our Holiday here.
Pam
Nice of you to wish us a happy 4th...yeahhhh...always a fun time over here...fireworks everywhere....
Ya'll have a good rest of the weekend.
Sonya
Thank you for your wish to us. I'm glad that the 4th is not a touchy subject between our countries. As you say, may our bonds grow stronger with each passing year. Also, did not know your Clive or his soap, but he sure does look familiar. Sorry to hear about his passing. Take care, have a great weekend.
Jude
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Haven't watched Emmerdale for a little while, sad to hear. Hope you are well Jeanette
I'm unfamiliar with that show, but that man was handsome! Julie
It was a very quiet 4th here. A T-storm prevented our cookout. ::sigh:: My condolences to all who loved Clive Hornby. What a nicelooking fellow.
Blessings!~
Susan
Hello Jeannette,
Sorry that I am only now replying to this posting. I do not think I recieved an Alert for it. It is very sad about the passing of Clive Hornby. He was Emmerdale's longest serving actor. No one can replace him as Jack Sugden.
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