Jeff Hordley is currently delivering some of the most powerful performances seen in Emmerdale as Cain Dingle battles cancer. But away from the cameras, the actor has faced a serious health fight of his own.
Diagnosed in his 20s with a debilitating condition, Jeff once feared it could derail his acting ambitions altogether. Instead, he found a way to manage it and build the long career viewers know and love today.
Emmerdale star Jeff Hordley living with crippling health condition
Jeff was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease when he was 26, although he had first started experiencing symptoms at just 20.
As a former ambassador for Crohn’s & Colitis UK, Jeff has spoken candidly about his experience. In 2009, he told Express.co.uk that doctors initially believed he had irritable bowel syndrome. However, as his symptoms persisted and worsened, he pushed for further answers.
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