Gladys Ambrose

Ambrose was born in Everton, Liverpool, Lancashire. She was married to Johannes Duiveman from 1954 until his death in 1996; they had two children, Janette and Wendy. Janette moved to Doncaster and still performs with her husband Robert Baker, and Wendy still resides in Liverpool with her husband Colin. Gladys and her husband formed a comedy acrobatic act early in their careers.

Ambrose died in Knowsley Village, Lancashire, aged 67. At the service, at St Mary's Church, Knowsley village, near Liverpool, Brookside's Phil Redmond and actor John Burgess gave a eulogy. "There is no doubt that old Gladys had a spirit that was very difficult to beat", Redmond said. "It's great to share her last bill and it's standing room only and not a dry eye in the house. We'll miss her will, that spirit of inspiration, and her sense of professionalism. She was a lovely woman."

• Funeral
• Gladys Ambrose at IMDb
• Acrobat Team
• Robert Baker Archived 9 November 2013 at the Wayback Machine