Joe Sugden

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Emmerdale character
Joe Sugden
Portrayed by Frazer Hines
Created by Kevin Laffan
Duration 1972-1994
First appearance 16 October 1972
Last appearance 11 August 1994
Date of birth 30th November 1949
Date of death 6th June 1995 (according to his headstone) (offscreen)
Status Deceased
Occupation Farmer

Joseph "Joe" Sugden was a fictional character in the popular soap opera Emmerdale, played by Frazer Hines.

Joe was regarded as a ladies man during his time in the village, being married twice, firstly to Christine Sharp and then to Kate Hughes. After stepson Mark was killed in the 1993 plane crash, Joe sank into a deep depression and after a feeble attempt at suicide moved to Spain permanently in August 1994. Joe was killed off off-screen in a car accident after leaving Jack, Sarah and the kids back to the airport after they had been out to visit Annie in Spain. Annie and Amos returned to the series for Joe's funeral.