Kay Mellor dead – Fat Friends and Band of Gold writer dies aged 71

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Celebrated TV screenwriter, director and actor Kay Mellor had a special gift for capturing the emotional nitty gritty of everyday life. And she certainly lived through enough tough experiences of her own to colour her influential work.The super talented woman responsible for some of the greatest TV dramas to grace our screens, became pregnant at 16 and fought hard to raise a young family while still following her dreams. Kay, who died suddenly on Sunday at the age of 71, is best known as the creator and writer of award-winning series like Band of Gold, Fat Friends, Girlfriends and The Syndicate.

Kay Mellor has died at the age of 71. The Leeds-born scriptwriter passed away on Sunday her production company announced: “It is with profound sadness that we announce the untimely and sudden passing of our beloved friend, mentor and colleague Kay Mellor on Sunday 15th May 2022.

Leeds -born writer began her career at Granada Television in the 1980s, penning scripts for Coronation Street and creating Children's medical drama Children's Ward during that time. She also contributed to Channel 4 soap Brookside in 1989. Kay died aged 71 on Tuesday.

Coronation Street, and fellow Corrie and Emmerdale stars shared heartfelt messages following the tragic news of her death, the Manchester Evening News reports. Lisa Riley, who played Rebecca Patterson in Fat Friends and stars as Mandy Dingle in Emmerdale, described Mellor as "the best boss". READ MORE: Kay Mellor, writer of Coronation Street, Fat Friends and The Syndicate, dies aged 71 She said on Twitter after the sad news broke: "DEAREST KAY REST IN PEACE…….

A post shared by James Corden (@j_corden)Fans of the TV star rushed to the post’s comments section to send their condolences as they paid tribute to the legendary writer.Bananamanor said: "So sorry for your loss.Thankful to her for her great eye.”Ellynharrismusic penned: “I’m so sorry for your loss, James.She sounds like she was a very special person to you.“There's nothing like the first person that believes in you.

Naga Munchetty has comforted Sally Wainwright following the death of screen writer Kay Mellor.The BBC Radio 5 Live host, 47, comforted the Last Tango in Halifax writer earlier today after she appeared on the radio show to pay tribute to her friend and mentor following her death aged 71.Naga said to Sally: "I mean obviously you're paying tribute to her but I mean she did an interview and this is what she said about you."The BBC host read: "'She was talented and raw, she didn't care, you know."'She would write what she wanted, that's what I love that kind of boldness and funny to get"'It reminded me of how I was and how I wanted to be,'" Naga finished reading, before adding: "Now there's an accolade, there's a compliment."Sally replied: "Well, one of the things I remember Kay telling me when I started working at Grenada was, 'Be bold.'"And that stayed with me all my life, she was very - I'm sorry," she added, before starting to break down and cry.Stepping in to reassure the screenwriter, Naga said: "Sally, it's absolutely fine."When you talk about someone like Kay Mellor who has shaped your environment and shaped your career and it's more than just shaping your talent, it's about shaping your confidence."And giving you the strength to break into a space that is so tough," she added.Earlier today, a spokesperson for Kay's TV production company, Rollem Productions, confirmed the sad news of her death.The statement said: “It is with profound sadness that we announce the untimely and sudden passing of our beloved friend, mentor and colleague Kay Mellor on Sunday 15th May 2022.“We have lost a phenomenal talent and a true luminary."We ask that you please respect the privacy of the family and friends at this time," it ended.Kay

The TV world has paid tribute to Kay Mellor, after the sad news of the screenwriter's death died at age 71. Kay was best known for her Bafta-nominated TV programme, Fat Friends, which stole the hearts of the nation in the early noughties.The drama was set in Kay's hometown, Leeds, and focused on the members of a slimming group. And as well as being a fantastic show in its own right, Fat Friends helped bring another British classic to our screens – Gavin and Stacey.

Tributes have been pouring in following the announcement that iconic writer Kay Mellor has died, aged 71. The news of her death was shared on Tuesday morning (May 17).

Michelle Hardwick has lead tributes to famous screenwriter Kay Mellor after her death at the age of 71. Announcing the heartbreaking news of her death, a spokesperson for her TV production company, Rollem Productions, said in a statement: “It is with profound sadness that we announce the untimely and sudden passing of our beloved friend, mentor and colleague Kay Mellor on Sunday 15th May 2022. “We have lost a phenomenal talent and a true luminary.

RUTH Jones and Lenny Henry have led tributes to actor and screenwriter Kay Mellor after her sudden death at the age of 71. Ruth, who played Kelly Chadwick in Leeds-born Kay's show Fat Friends, said she was "completely shocked" in a moving statement.

Kay Mellor, the writer of British dramas such as The Syndicate and Band of Gold, has passed away aged 71.

BAFTA-winning TV writer, who was famed for penning shows such as Fat Friends, died on Sunday (May 15).Fat Friends ran from 2000 until 2005, starred the likes of James Corden and Ruth Jones, and was later turned into a musical which toured the UK in 2018.The actress and director wrote a number of other famous shows, including ITV's Girlfriends, The Syndicate and Band of Gold.A spokesperson for Rollem Productions, her TV production company, said: "It is with profound sadness that we announce the untimely and sudden passing of our beloved friend, mentor and colleague Kay Mellor on Sunday 15th May 2022."We have lost a phenomenal talent and a true luminary.

Fat Friends writer Kay Mellor has died at the age of 71.

Band of Gold writer Kay Mellor has died aged 71, it has been announced. Mellor who was also best known for penning hit seres including Fat Friends which aired from 2000 until 2005, died on Sunday (May 15).