Touching photos of Ruth Madoc's career and life with family at home

The sad news was broken at the weekend that Ruth Madoc, 79, had died in hospital following a fall.

Brought up by her Welsh grandmother in Llansamlet, Swansea, she came to prominence playing Glady's Pugh in hit BBC sitcom Hi-de-hi! in the 1980s.

Her lead role in the holiday camp comedy became notable for her comical announcements on the camp's Tannoy, which started with playing her signature three notes on a mini xylophone.

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The TV star was born in Norwich in 1943, but went live with her grandparents in Wales while her parents - who worked in healthcare - travelled around Britain for much of her childhood.

Following her training at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, Madoc's 50-year career spanned many roles in theatre and musicals, television and film.

Madoc's married first husband, the actor Philip Madoc, in the 1981. They had a son, Rhys, and a daughter, Lowri, and were married for twenty years, but divorced in 1981.

In 1982, she married, John Jackson, with whom she bought a home in Glynneath in 2002. They were married until his death in September 2021.

As well as her most famous role in Hi-de-hi! her more recent performances included Little Britain, where she played Daffyd Thomas's mother, and on stage with Calendar Girls.

Following news of the popular performer's death, the Daily Post has delved into the archives and found heart warming images of Madoc throughout her career, and her life away from stage and screen with her family.

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