‘Audiences adored her as Gladys Pugh’
Hi-de-Hi! actress Ruth Madoc had died aged 79, her agent confirmed in a statement.
Phil Belfield said his client died on Friday afternoon in hospital after surgery for a fall she had earlier in the week.
Belfield, of talent agency Belfield & Ward Ltd, described Madoc as a “one of a kind and a unique talent loved by many”.
He paid tribute to her “iconic” TV performance as Gladys Pugh in the BBC comedy sitcom Hi-de-Hi!.
We are all deeply saddened at Gold to learn that the wonderful Ruth Madoc has passed away at 79. Audiences adored her as Gladys Pugh in Hi-De-Hi! Our thoughts are with her family and friends at this difficult and sad time. pic.twitter.com/r1is092YiG
— GOLD (@goldchannel) December 10, 2022
Rest in peace Ruth Madoc . She once lived in my street many years ago. We would ring her telephone number and shout Hi Di Hi when she answered. She always said Ho Di Ho back. Lovely lady. pic.twitter.com/Hh6v8TSXx8
— Auntie Pegg (@AuntiePegg) December 10, 2022
So sad. I’ve sat with her at many charity functions. Lovely person https://t.co/TfZBI6SJ9v
Hi-de-Hi! actress Ruth Madoc dies aged 79 pic.twitter.com/WYEUPYvs46— Paul Potts (@paulpottsmusic) December 10, 2022
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