Hi-De-Hi! comedy legend Ruth Madoc rushed to hospital after shock accident
HI-DE-HI! comedy legend Ruth Madoc has been rushed to hospital after a shock accident.
Taking to Instagram the star, 79, shared an update on how she’s been feeling.
Ruth is currently starring in a pantomime in Torqauy – but has had to drop out.
The statement on her profile reads: “Following an accident earlier this week, and 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.
“Everyone at the theatre wishes Ruth a speedy recovery. Further announcements regarding casting will take place in due course.”
Ruth captioned the post: “Hiya everyone please don’t worry ! I’m well and I’ll soon be back to normal, but unfortunately @princesstheatretorquay won’t get to have The Empress Gladys in the Panto this Christmas !!!
“I’m doing really well and will soon be back to normal ! .”
Fans rushed to the comments section to send their love.
One said: “Bless you, get well soon x.”
Another wrote: “Wishing you a speedy recovery Ruth.”
“Get well soon and take care! Xx,” a third chimed in.
Ruth shot to fame in the 70s.
She played Gladys Pugh/Dempster in the BBC sitcom Hi-De-Hi! between 1980 and 1988.
The actress has also starred in Doctors, Benidorm, Little Britain and Casualty.