'Emmerdale' star fighting mystery illness
Published Tuesday, Jan 22 2008, 11:09 GMT | By Beth Hilton
According to The Mirror, the 63-year-old is fighting an unnamed illness which could threaten his future on the ITV1 show.
Hornby is Emmerdale's longest-serving cast member after making his first appearance as Jack Sugden 28 years ago.
He recently insisted that he loved the programme and had no plans to retire, saying: "I can't believe I'm still here sometimes. Some of the kids in the show weren't even born when I started.
"I can't imagine leaving - it would be the death of me, that. I'm happy to be doing it as long as they want me doing it."
A show spokesman said: "We can confirm that Clive is unwell but fully intends to return to work."
Hornby has filmed episodes to be broadcast up to mid-February.
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