Ruth Madoc, an actress, passed away at the age of 79, according to her agent.
The Welsh actress, best known for her legendary portrayal of Gladys Pugh in the 1980s BBC sitcom about a summer camp in the late 1950s, passed away on Friday afternoon in a hospital after having surgery for an earlier-in-the-week injury.
Her death was a tragic loss because she was best known for her role in the sitcom. Along with her roles in Calendar Girls, Little Britain, and Benidorm, Ruth was well-known for her television work.
Ruth Madoc’s agent, Phil Belfield of Belfield and Ward Ltd, released a statement saying, “It is with deep sadness that we must announce the passing of our dear and greatly valued client Ruth Madoc.”. Ruth Madoc was a well-known actress.
She was a “special talent cherished by many,” according to her agency, and she “died on the afternoon of Friday, 9th December, while in hospital following surgery for a fall she had earlier in the week, which had forced her to withdraw from panto in Torquay.”. “.
She was regarded as a national treasure and was eager to tour with The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel in 2023. She has appeared in Richard Burton’s Fiddler on the Roof and Under Milk Wood on the big screen, in addition to her notable television roles as Gladys Pugh in Hi De Hi! And, more recently, Little Britain. She shared the stage with the Calendar Girls during one of their performances.
“She was a one-of-a-kind person with a one-of-a-kind skill, and many people adored her. “She was a true legend in the British entertainment industry. She was taken from us much too soon. We’ve experienced heartbreak!
Her son Rhys and daughter Lowri are in our thoughts and prayers, as well as the rest of her family.
Ruth was one of the performers in an upcoming production of Aladdin at Torquay’s Princess Theatre. The theatre company had already informed her that she would not be able to participate in the pantomime before her death was officially declared.
On Thursday, they tweeted, “Unfortunately, due to an accident earlier this week, and following a medical review, Ruth Madoc will no longer be able to act in this year’s pantomime of Aladdin at the Princess Theatre in Torquay. “
