Very sad indeed. A few days ago I heard she'd had a fall and withdrawn from her pantomime. She went into hospital and died, what ever happened? She was all set for a tour of Marigold Hotel through 2023. Such a shock for the family. RIP sweet lady.
Her husband Philip Madoc was a fine actor (tremendous Brother Cadfael on radio) and played the Nazi sub. commander who demanded Pike's name - as well as a memorable role in Last of the Mohicans. I didn't watch Hi de Hi more than a few times, but she was certainly memorable in the role and I saw her a few times afterwards in other parts. Not all that old, really. R.I.P.