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

Kelsey Parker has heartbreakingly revealed that her young daughter Aurelia "hates her leaving" since the death of her dad Tom Parker.The Wanted member Tom left behind the sweet two year old and his baby son Bodhi, who he shares with Kelsey, when he sadly passed away in March, aged 33, after his 18-month battle with brain cancer. And taking to her Instagram Stories, Kelsey, who recently attended her first wedding without Tom, shared an emotional snap of her eldest standing in the window as she watched her mother head off for some commitments elsewhere.

Kelsey Parker has shared her gratitude for a beautiful gesture from her friends, who left a space for her late husband Tom Parker at their wedding.The 32 year old shared her gratefulness and heartbreak at the touching tribute, as she posted a photo showing herself sat outdoors at her pals' nuptials. Mum-of-two Kelsey was next to a reserved chair with a wooden sign that read: "For Tom." The Wanted star died aged 33 on 30 March, two years after he was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour, leaving behind wife Kelsey and their two young children. Kelsey sported a pink bridesmaid’s gown in the snap and raised a glass of bubbly for the cameras.

Tom Parker’s grieving widow Kelsey saved a seat for her late husband as she attended her first wedding since his passing as she embraces a “year of firsts” without him.The dad-of-two passed away at the age of 33 on March 30 after his year-long battle with an inoperable brain tumour.He was determined to document his battle with the deadly cancer and went on to raise millions of pounds for charity throughout his treatment.And now it appears as though The Wanted star's loving wife, 32, is continuing his legacy as she regularly updates her loyal legion of fans on her and her family’s adjustment to life as a three.Over the weekend, the single mother shared a slew of beautiful snaps at her best friend’s wedding where she was pictured a gorgeous blush pink silk bridesmaid’s dress.In the snap Kelsey raised a toast as she sat beside an empty chair which had a small wooden sign on the back that read “For Tom” and framed with a floral bouquet.Alongside the emotional snap, she shared a lengthy post about the “bittersweet” celebration as she watched her close pal say ‘I do’ to the love of her life.She penned: “The year of firsts [heartbroken emoji].

Kelsey Parker has opened up about her the beginning of her "year of firsts" following the death of her beloved husband, Tom Parker. The singer and The Wanted star passed away in March at the age of 33, just two years after he was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour. This weekend, Kelsey attended her first wedding without her husband, and posted a touching tribute to him on Instagram.

Tom Parker’s widow, Kelsey, opened up about moving on following his death, in a bittersweet post.The Wanted star died at the end of March at the age of 33, after battling a brain tumour.After sharing her trepidation at attending a friend’s wedding after his death, his wife shared a photo as she raised a glass at the nuptials.‘The year of firsts,’ the 32-year-old wrote beside a sun-drenched picture from her pal’s big day, showing her sitting next to a sign dedicating a chair to the Glad You Came singer.‘My first wedding without my love. I knew this was going to be the toughest weekend and I knew my head would be all over the place.‘This weekend for me was so bittersweet, I was watching my best friend marry the love of her life yet 7 weeks ago I lost mine.’‘The thing about death is that even though I have suffered the most traumatic experience the world keeps turning,’ she continued.

The Wanted star Tom Parker's grieving widow Kelsey is using healing crystals as she attempts to cope with the aftermath of his death. Kelsey shared a snap of the crystals online.

Sarah Harding and Tom Parker has helped “put life into perspective” for him. The JLS member, 34, reflected on the devastating tragedies over the past year following the deaths of The Wanted and Girls Aloud stars who both passed away from a form of cancer.Pop music fans will recall Tom passed away back in March of this year at the age of 33 after he was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour during the peak of the pandemic in October 2020.Sarah passed away at the age of 39 in September last year following her difficult year-long battle with breast cancer surrounded by her close friends and family.Now in an exclusive interview with Daily Star, the singer has spoken out about the effect the tragic deaths have had on him and his family after their loss over the past 12 months.It come as the dad-of-two unveiled a new playground made from old recycled McDonald’s Happy Meal at the Ronald McDonald House in the heart of Manchester.The park is aimed at children suffering with lifetime illnesses which is situated close to the ‘home away from home’ free accommodation provided by the charity to parents to use up and down the UK in order to be as close to their child as possible.When asked what he thought about the celebrities’ untimely passings, he said: “Listen, all of that definitely puts life into perspective.“As a dad myself, if a child’s even hurt, if they’re ill, you do have that initial panic and check over all that kind of stuff.“For it to go to any other lengths and kind of being in the traumatic stage, it has a toll on the whole family, mentally, physically, as well as siblings and stuff like that.

Tom Parker’s widow Kelsey took to Instagram on Friday to tell her followers about her upcoming weekend that would be “bittersweet” after the death of her beloved husband. Kelsey, 32, shared a video of herself on her Instagram story telling fans that she had travelled to Ireland to celebrate her friend’s wedding, which is the first she’s attending since Tom’s death.The Wanted star Tom died age 33 in March following a brave battle with brain cancer. Speaking to the camera, Kelsey told her followers: “Hey guys, so I've just got to Ireland today.

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.

Kelsey Parker has revealed that gym sessions are helping her to de-stress following the devastating death of her husband Tom Parker. The widow of The Wanted star took to her Instagram story on Monday to share with fans how she is finding time for "me time." Looking casual with her blonde hair pulled back off her face and sporting a light blue t-shirt, 32 year old Kelsey revealed that she had been at the spin class that day. She said: "So I went to spin today.Those that are a member of Virgin, I'm a Virgin member.