In a statement, Phil Belfield of talent agency Belfield & Ward Ltd, described Ruth Madoc as 'one of a kind and a unique talent loved by many'
"Thoughts are with her daughter Lowri, her son Rhys and all of her family."
Her recurring storyline centred around her unrequited love for camp entertainment manager Jeffrey Fairbrother, played by Simon Cadell. She later played the role in a touring stage version of the show. The theatre had tweeted on Thursday:"Following an accident earlier this week, after medical assessment, regretfully Ruth Madoc is no longer able to appear in this year's pantomime of Aladdin at the Princess Theatre in Torquay."Following news of her death, they wrote:"We are devastated to hear of the news of Ruth's passing. Everyone at the theatre and ATG are sending all our love to Ruth's family.
In 2018, she performed in the ladies' version of The Real Full Monty alongside stars including Coleen Nolan, Victoria Derbyshire and Michelle Heaton, raising awareness about breast cancer. She went on to train at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and got her break-out role playing Fruma Sarah in the film version of the musical Fiddler On The Roof in 1971.
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