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Ruth Madoc

Ruth Madoc

April 16, 1943 — Norwich, Norfolk, England, UK

Ruth Madoc ((born Margaret Ruth Llewellyn Baker; 16 April 1943 – 9 December 2022)) was an English-born, Welsh actress and singer. She was brought up in Llansamlet, near Swansea.

She trained at RADA in London and was previously married to actor Philip Madoc. She was best known for her role as Gladys Pugh in the 1980s BBC television comedy series "Hi-de-Hi!".

In 1971 Ruth Madoc played Fruma Sarah in the film version of the musical "Fiddler on the Roof," and in 1972 she appeared as Mrs Dai Bread Two in the film of "Under Milk Wood".

She died on the 9th December 2022 following an accident. She was 79.

Hi-de-Hi!

Hi-de-Hi!

1980

Very Annie Mary

Very Annie Mary

2001

Agatha Christie's The Pale Horse

Agatha Christie's The Pale Horse

1997

An Audience with Bob Monkhouse

An Audience with Bob Monkhouse

1994

Creepy Pasta Salad

Creepy Pasta Salad

2019

Hi-De-Hi!: All the Laughs & More

Hi-De-Hi!: All the Laughs & More

2022

Cardiff

Cardiff

2022