Trivia

Died in February 1987 in England from hypothermia caused by suicide on a beach in southern England. Suffered postpartum depression after giving birth to twins.

Was considered for the role of Michelle Dubois in Allô allô (1982) before Kirsten Cooke was cast in the role as well as a possibly for the role of Yvette before the part went to Vicki Michelle.

Gardner was an activist for animal rights. She was a member of the British Union for the Abolition of Vivisection, and she actively campaigned against animal testing.

She was reportedly a talented singer, with a history of performing in various cabarets and music hall shows. However, Gardner struggled with addiction and was in and out of rehab throughout her career.

Gardner was considered for the role of Miss Purdy on "The Avengers," but the rival actress Joanna Lumley won that role.

In 1987, Gardner gave birth to two children. Suffering from postpartum depression, she committed suicide on January 9, 1987 in West Mersea, England. She took off her clothes and walked into the sea, dying from hypothermia.