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Title: Ruth Madoc: Hi-de-Hi! actress dies aged 79
Post by: Simon on December 10, 2022, 17:06

Actress Ruth Madoc, who starred in the BBC sitcom Hi-de-Hi!, has died aged 79, her agent says.

Her agent said she died in hospital on Friday afternoon after surgery for a fall she had earlier in the week.

Phil Belfield of talent agency Belfield & Ward Ltd described her as a "unique talent loved by many".

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-63927507

Title: Re: Ruth Madoc: Hi-de-Hi! actress dies aged 79
Post by: Clive on December 11, 2022, 09:50

She was certainly the star of Hi-Di-Hi.  A fantastic actress.   :rip:

Title: Re: Ruth Madoc: Hi-de-Hi! actress dies aged 79
Post by: Simon on December 11, 2022, 10:52

Nothing against her, but I couldn't bear Hi-De-Hi, or 'Allo 'Allo, and LOTSW, which I never found as funny as a large majority of the population seemed to.

Title: Re: Ruth Madoc: Hi-de-Hi! actress dies aged 79
Post by: Clive on December 11, 2022, 13:00

I hated LOTSW because the BBC always managed to find a role for all those awful actors that were past their best.  Compo, George Roper, Thora Hurd, Nora Batty, Smiler, Pearl and dozens of others! 

Title: Re: Ruth Madoc: Hi-de-Hi! actress dies aged 79
Post by: Den on December 11, 2022, 13:48

I loved all three of them.   :laugh:

Title: Re: Ruth Madoc: Hi-de-Hi! actress dies aged 79
Post by: Clive on December 11, 2022, 15:49

Allo 'Allo was my favourite out of that motley bunch.