Ruth Madoc

Hi-de-Hi! actress Ruth Madoc has died aged at the age of 79. The sad news was confirmed by Ruth's agent a day after it was revealed the star said she had ...

"We are all deeply saddened at Gold to learn that the wonderful Ruth Madoc has passed away at 79. "She was one of a kind and a unique talent loved by many. Blackadder's Tony Robinson tweeted: "So sad to hear my lovely friend Ruth Madoc has passed. Rest easy ‘cariad Bach’." Goodbye campers!" "This is such sad news. She’ll be much missed." Alongside the post, Ruth added: "Hiya everyone please don’t worry ! Ruth was a very lovely person - and a wonderfully gifted actress. She is gone far too soon. Ruth was described as a 'national treasure' and a 'real legend of the British entertainment scene" in the tribute from her long-term agent Phil Belfield. The statement read: "Ruth passed away on the afternoon of Friday December 9 while in hospital following surgery for a fall she had earlier in the week, which had led her to have to withdraw from panto in Torquay."

Agent pays tribute to 'unique talent loved by many' who played Gladys Pugh in BBC comedy series.

“A real legend of the British entertainment scene, she was one of a kind and a unique talent loved by many. Ruth was a very lovely person – and a wonderfully gifted actress. “From film work such as Fiddler on the Roof and Under Milk Wood with Richard Burton and her iconic TV performance as Gladys Pugh in Hi De Hi! She is gone far too soon. “Ruth passed away on the afternoon of Friday December 9 while in hospital following surgery for a fall she had earlier in the week, which had led her to have to withdraw from panto in Torquay. In a statement, Phil Belfield, of the Belfield & Ward talent agency, described Madoc as “one of a kind and a unique talent loved by many”.

Ruth Madoc has died at the age of 79. The actress is best known for her role in iconic 1980s comedy series Hi-De-Hi!.

She was a true star of stage and screen and her comedy performances were adored by the nation. [Jon Petrie](https://www.comedy.co.uk/people/jon_petrie/) says: "We are saddened to hear the news about [Ruth Madoc](https://www.comedy.co.uk/people/ruth_madoc/). "A real legend of the British entertainment scene, she was one of a kind and a unique talent loved by many. [1980](https://www.comedy.co.uk/guide/year/1980/) to [1988](https://www.comedy.co.uk/guide/year/1988/). I'm well and I'll soon be back to normal, but unfortunately @princesstheatretorquay won't get to have The Empress Gladys in the Panto this Christmas !!! She is gone far too soon. [David Croft](https://www.comedy.co.uk/people/david_croft/) and [Jimmy Perry](https://www.comedy.co.uk/people/jimmy_perry/)'s 1950s-set holiday camp sitcom [Hi-De-Hi!](https://www.comedy.co.uk/tv/hi_de_hi/). I'm doing really well and will soon be back to normal ! [Ruth Madoc](https://www.comedy.co.uk/people/ruth_madoc/). [1943](https://www.comedy.co.uk/guide/year/1943/) to Welsh parents, and raised substantially by her Welsh grandmother and English grandfather in Llansamlet, Swansea. [Hi-De-Hi!](https://www.comedy.co.uk/tv/hi_de_hi/) and more recently in [Little Britain](https://www.comedy.co.uk/tv/little_britain/) and on stage with [Calendar Girls](https://www.comedy.co.uk/fringe/2022/calendar-girls-musical/) (the play and the musical), plus recent acclaim in short films [Skinny Fat](https://www.comedy.co.uk/tv/skinny-fat/) and Cardiff, she was truly a national treasure and was looking forward to getting back on the road in [2023](https://www.comedy.co.uk/guide/year/2023/) with The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. [Ruth Madoc](https://www.comedy.co.uk/people/ruth_madoc/) has died.

The actress passed away in hospital following surgery for a fall she had earlier this week.

Our thoughts are with her friends and family at this time." "A real legend of the British entertainment scene she was one of a kind and a unique talent loved by many. Thoughts are with her daughter Lowri, her son Rhys and all of her family." "I was lucky enough to get to know her through my best friend from school, Simon Cadell. He added: "From film work such as Fiddler On The Roof and Under Milk Wood with Richard Burton, and her iconic TV performance as Gladys Pugh in Hi De Hi!... about a holiday camp in the late 1950s.

Welsh actress Ruth Madoc, best known for her roles in Hi-de-Hi, Benidorm and Calendar Girls, has passed away in hospital aged 79 following surgery, ...

Ruth had been due to appear in a performance of Aladdin at the Princess Theatre in Torquay. "A real legend of the British entertainment scene, she was one of a kind and a unique talent loved by many. "From film work such as Fiddler On The Roof and Under Milk Wood with Richard Burton and her iconic TV performance as Gladys Pugh in Hi De Hi!

She was best known for playing chief yellowcoat Gladys Pugh in the BBC One sitcom.

“A real legend of the British entertainment scene she was one of a kind and a unique talent loved by many. “From film work such as Fiddler On The Roof and Under Milk Wood with Richard Burton and her iconic TV performance as Gladys Pugh in Hi De Hi! Ruth was a very lovely person. Her death comes following a fall which led her to withdraw from performing in the pantomime Aladdin at the Princess Theatre in Torquay. She is gone far too soon. “Ruth passed away on the afternoon of Friday December 9 while in hospital following surgery for a fall she had earlier in the week, which had led her to have to withdraw from panto in Torquay.

The actress died in hospital on Friday after surgery for a fall earlier in the week, her agent says.

To view this content choose ‘accept and continue’. He said Madoc was "brilliant" in the show and "an absolute delight to work with". We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. You may want to read He described Madoc as "smart, kindly, a loyal trade unionist and wore her heart on the left". He paid tribute to her "iconic" TV performance as Gladys Pugh in the 1980s comedy Hi-de-Hi!, about a holiday camp in the late 50s.

The actress died in hospital on Friday after surgery for a fall earlier in the week, her agent says.

To view this content choose ‘accept and continue’. He said Madoc was "brilliant" in the show and "an absolute delight to work with". We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. You may want to read He described Madoc as "smart, kindly, a loyal trade unionist and wore her heart on the left". He paid tribute to her "iconic" TV performance as Gladys Pugh in the 1980s comedy Hi-de-Hi!, about a holiday camp in the late 50s.

She was best known for playing chief yellowcoat Gladys Pugh in the BBC One sitcom.

And McGann wrote: “Such sad news about the amazing Ruth Madoc. “A real legend of the British entertainment scene she was one of a kind and a unique talent loved by many. Our thoughts are with her friends and family at this time.” She was such a talented and lovely woman. “From film work such as Fiddler On The Roof and Under Milk Wood with Richard Burton and her iconic TV performance as Gladys Pugh in Hi De Hi! Dennis said: “So very sad to hear that lovely Ruth Madoc has passed away.

Hi-De-Hi! legend Ruth Madoc shared her final post after had been forced to quit a pantomime role in Torquay, Devon due to an accident – days before she died ...

Rest easy." She then added in the caption: "Hiya everyone please don’t worry ! Lovely person." Singer Paul Potts wrote: "So sad. "Ruth passed away on the afternoon of Friday 9 December while in hospital following surgery for a fall she had earlier in the week, which had led her to have to withdraw from panto in Torquay." She posted an image of the statement from the Princess Theatre, which read: "Following an accident earlier this week, and after medical assessment, regretfully Ruth Madoc is no longer able to appear in this year's pantomime of Aladdin at the Princess Theatre in Torquay.

She was best known for playing chief yellowcoat Gladys Pugh in the BBC One sitcom.

And McGann wrote: “Such sad news about the amazing Ruth Madoc. She was such a talented and lovely woman. “A real legend of the British entertainment scene she was one of a kind and a unique talent loved by many. Dennis said: “So very sad to hear that lovely Ruth Madoc has passed away. “From film work such as Fiddler On The Roof and Under Milk Wood with Richard Burton and her iconic TV performance as Gladys Pugh in Hi De Hi! Ruth was a very lovely person.

C. omedy legend and Hi-de-Hi! actress Ruth Madoc has died aged 79, her agent has confirmed in a statement. Ruth suffered an fall earlier this week and was ...

“A real legend of the British entertainment scene, she was one of a kind and a unique talent loved by many. “From film work such as Fiddler On The Roof and Under Milk Wood with Richard Burton and her iconic TV performance as Gladys Pugh in Hi De Hi! “Ruth passed away on the afternoon of Friday 9th December while in hospital following surgery for a fall she had earlier in the week, which had led her to have to withdraw from panto in Torquay.

Ruth Madoc - star of 80s sitcom Hi-de-Hi! - has died aged 79, after a fall. The actress, best known for her portrayal of Gladys Pugh in the holiday camp ...

She was known to younger audiences in recent years after taking the role of Daffyd Thomas’ mother in BBC comedy series, Little Britain. Following the news of her passing, Tony Robinson, the actor famed for his role as Baldrick in the Blackadder series, led tributes to the Norwich-born star, who was brought up in Wales. Only yesterday, Ruth posted a statement from the Princess Theatre in Torquay to her Instagram page which read: “Following an accident earlier this week, and after medical assessment, regretfully Ruth Madoc is no longer able to appear in this year’s pantomime of Aladdin at the Princess Theatre in Torquay. "A real legend of the British entertainment scene, she was one of a kind and a unique talent loved by many. The actress, best known for her portrayal of Gladys Pugh in the holiday camp comedy, had been due to star in Aladdin at the "It is with much sadness that we have to announce the death of our dear and much loved client Ruth Madoc," he said.

Hi-de-Hi!'s Ruth Madoc dies at 79 - Actress had been hospitalised following an accident.

We grew up watching her iconic and genius performance as Gladys Pugh in 'Hi-De-Hi' and were thrilled when she agreed to come on board 'Little Britain' as Dafydd's mum. We send our love and condolences to her family.' It was a joy to work with someone like that, we had such laughs. She also provided one of the alien voices in the Cadbury's Smash commercials in the 1970s. I’m doing really well and will soon be back to normal.' I’m well and I’ll soon be back to normal...

Best known for playing Gladys Pugh in 1980s holiday camp sitcom Hi-de-Hi!, she had been due to star in the Christmas pantomime Aladdin in Torquay, ...

Everyone at the theatre and ATG are sending all our love to Ruth's family." "A real legend of the British entertainment scene, she was one of a kind and a unique talent loved by many. Madoc had a lead role in long-running BBC comedy Hi-de-Hi!, for which she was BAFTA-nominated. Thoughts with her family." She was such a talented and lovely woman. "From film work such as Fiddler On The Roof and Under Milk Wood with Richard Burton and her iconic TV performance as Gladys Pugh in Hi De Hi!

She became a household name playing chief yellowcoat Gladys Pugh in BBC One's hugely successful TV series about a holiday camp set in the late Fifties, ...

"A real legend of the British entertainment scene she was one of a kind and a unique talent loved by many. “From film work such as Fiddler On The Roof and Under Milk Wood with Richard Burton and her iconic TV performance as Gladys Pugh in Hi De Hi! Her agent said she died on Friday while in hospital following surgery for a fall she had earlier in the week, which had led her to withdrawing from performing in Aladdin at the Princess Theatre in Torquay.

She was best known for playing chief yellowcoat Gladys Pugh in the BBC One sitcom.

And McGann wrote: “Such sad news about the amazing Ruth Madoc. She was such a talented and lovely woman. “A real legend of the British entertainment scene she was one of a kind and a unique talent loved by many. Dennis said: “So very sad to hear that lovely Ruth Madoc has passed away. “From film work such as Fiddler On The Roof and Under Milk Wood with Richard Burton and her iconic TV performance as Gladys Pugh in Hi De Hi! Ruth was a very lovely person.

Her death comes following a fall which led her to withdraw from performing in the pantomime Aladdin at the Princess Theatre in Torquay.

“A real legend of the British entertainment scene, she was one of a kind and a unique talent loved by many. It was a meeting my mother never forgot and cherished.” “From film work such as Fiddler On The Roof and Under Milk Wood with Richard Burton and her iconic TV performance as Gladys Pugh in Hi De Hi! She is gone far too soon. “Ruth passed away on the afternoon of Friday 9th December while in hospital following surgery for a fall she had earlier in the week, which had led her to have to withdraw from panto in Torquay. In a statement given to the PA News Agency, Phil Belfield of talent agency Belfield & Ward Ltd, described Ruth Madoc as “one of a kind and a unique talent loved by many”.

Her death comes following a fall which led her to withdraw from performing in the pantomime Aladdin at the Princess Theatre in Torquay.

“A real legend of the British entertainment scene, she was one of a kind and a unique talent loved by many. It was a meeting my mother never forgot and cherished.” “From film work such as Fiddler On The Roof and Under Milk Wood with Richard Burton and her iconic TV performance as Gladys Pugh in Hi De Hi! She is gone far too soon. “Ruth passed away on the afternoon of Friday 9th December while in hospital following surgery for a fall she had earlier in the week, which had led her to have to withdraw from panto in Torquay. In a statement given to the PA News Agency, Phil Belfield of talent agency Belfield & Ward Ltd, described Ruth Madoc as “one of a kind and a unique talent loved by many”.

She was best known for playing chief yellowcoat Gladys Pugh in the BBC One sitcom.

And McGann wrote: “Such sad news about the amazing Ruth Madoc. “A real legend of the British entertainment scene she was one of a kind and a unique talent loved by many. Our thoughts are with her friends and family at this time.” She was such a talented and lovely woman. “From film work such as Fiddler On The Roof and Under Milk Wood with Richard Burton and her iconic TV performance as Gladys Pugh in Hi De Hi! Dennis said: “So very sad to hear that lovely Ruth Madoc has passed away.

Ruth Madoc - star of 80s sitcom Hi-de-Hi! - has died aged 79, after a fall. The actress, best known for her portrayal of Gladys Pugh in the holiday camp ...

She was known to younger audiences in recent years after taking the role of Daffyd Thomas’ mother in BBC comedy series, Little Britain. Following the news of her passing, Tony Robinson, the actor famed for his role as Baldrick in the Blackadder series, led tributes to the Norwich-born star, who was brought up in Wales. Only yesterday, Ruth posted a statement from the Princess Theatre in Torquay to her Instagram page which read: “Following an accident earlier this week, and after medical assessment, regretfully Ruth Madoc is no longer able to appear in this year’s pantomime of Aladdin at the Princess Theatre in Torquay. The actress, best known for her portrayal of Gladys Pugh in the holiday camp comedy, had been due to star in Aladdin at the "A real legend of the British entertainment scene, she was one of a kind and a unique talent loved by many. "It is with much sadness that we have to announce the death of our dear and much loved client Ruth Madoc," he said.

She died on Friday afternoon in hospital following surgery, he said. Ruth Madoc death The cast of Hi-de-Hi promoting the West End stage version of the TV comedy ...

And McGann wrote: “Such sad news about the amazing Ruth Madoc. She was such a talented and lovely woman. “She was brilliant in the show and an absolute delight to work with. Dennis said: “So very sad to hear that lovely Ruth Madoc has passed away. It was a joy to work with someone like that, we had such laughs. He said: “We were together for a long time, not just in Hi-de-Hi!