Hi-de-Hi! star Ruth Madoc has died aged 79 after being rushed to hospital
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Hello-of-Hello! Legend Ruth Madoc has died at the age of 79, her agent confirmed in a statement today.
The actress, who played Gladys Pugh in the BBC sitcom from 1980 to 1988, was rushed to hospital this week after a fall forced her to cancel her pantomime engagement this winter.
Just hours before his passing on Friday, Madoc had given fans an update on Friday to reassure them that he was on the mend, saying: “Hello everyone, please don’t worry!
“I’m fine and will be back to normal soon but unfortunately @princesstheatretorquay won’t be able to have The Empress Gladys in the Panto this Christmas.” I’m fine and I’ll be back to normal soon!’
In a statement, Phil Belfield of talent agency Belfield & Ward Ltd described Madoc as “one of a kind and a unique talent loved by many”.
Ruth Madoc played Gladys Pugh in Hi-de-Hi! from 1980 to 1988
Hello-of-Hello! Actress Ruth Madoc has died at the age of 79, her agent confirmed in a statement.
Taking to Instagram on Friday, he wrote: ‘Hello everyone, please don’t worry!’
He said: ‘It is with great sadness that we have to announce the death of our dear and much loved client Ruth Madoc.
Ruth passed away on the afternoon of Friday December 9th while in hospital following surgery for a fall she suffered earlier in the week, which led to her having to withdraw from the panto in Torquay.
‘From film works like Fiddler On The Roof and Under Milk Wood with Richard Burton and her iconic TV performance as Gladys Pugh in Hi De Hi! and most recently in Little Britain and on stage with Calendar Girls (the play and the musical), plus recent acclaim in the shorts Skinny Fat and Cardiff, she was a true national treasure and can’t wait to be back on the road in 2023. with The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel.
“A true legend of the British entertainment scene, she was one of a kind and a unique talent loved by many. She’s gone too soon. Our hearts are broken!
“Thoughts are with his daughter Lowri, his son Rhys and their entire family.”
Ruth Madoc with her husband Philip and their children in 1980
Ruth Madoc with her husband Philip Madoc and their children in 1980
Ruth Madoc and Simon Cadell during the filming of the BBC sitcom in the early 1980s
Ruth Madoc and David Griffin. Madoc has died after falling this week
British actress and singer Ruth Madoc
Ruth Madoc with her son Rhys. The actress died after falling this week
Posting a statement on Twitter, the theater company said on Thursday: “Following an accident earlier this week, following a medical assessment, Ruth Madoc is unfortunately no longer able to appear in this year’s Aladdin pantomime at the Princess Theater. in Torquay”.
In 2018, Madoc overcame his fears to bare his breasts to a live audience in the all-female version of The Real Full Monty alongside stars like Coleen Nolan, Victoria Derbyshire and Michelle Heaton.
They performed a dance to This Is Me from The Greatest Showman to raise awareness for breast cancer.
A year later, she broke her hip in a fall while rehearsing for her role in Calendar Girls, but confused doctors with her quick recovery.
Su Pollard and Ruth Madoc at The Royal Variety Performance in 1986
Born in April 1943 and raised in Llansamlet, near Swansea, Madoc trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) before playing Fruma Sarah in the film version of the musical Fiddler On The Roof in 1971.
A decade later she appeared on our screens in the fan-favorite sitcom Hi-de-Hi!, after having had other roles, including as Mrs Dai Bread Two in the 1972 comedy film Under Milk Wood.
Born in April 1943 and raised in Llansamlet, near Swansea, Madoc trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) before her breakout role as Fruma Sarah in the 1971 film version of the musical Fiddler On The Roof.
A decade later, she appeared on our screens in the fan-favorite sitcom Hi-de-Hi!, after having had other roles, including that of Ms. Dai Bread Two in the 1972 comedy film Under Milk. Wood.
His two children survive him.
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