Kay Mellor

The writer, who is also the mother of Corrie and Emmerdale star Gaynor Faye, died on Sunday.

We ask that you please respect the privacy of the family and friends at this time." In a statement, Moore said: "I'm shocked and deeply saddened to hear that Kay Mellor has suddenly passed away. Mellor who was also best known for penning hit seres including Fat Friends which aired from 2000 until 2005, died on Sunday (May 15).

Leeds-born Mellor – whose daughter is actress Gaynor Faye – also penned series Fat Friends, starring James Corden, which aired from 2000 until 2005 and was ...

Her series Fat Friends was a massive turning point in my career and I will be eternally grateful to her for what she did for me. ‘Her contribution to British television was outstanding and I feel privileged to have worked with her. Sending all our love from everyone in #westyorkshire to Kay’s family, friends & colleagues. We ask that you please respect the privacy of the family and friends at this time.’ Ruth – who starred as Kelly Chadwick in her series Fat Friends between 2000 and 2005 – said in a statement: ‘I am completely shocked to hear the news of Kay’s untimely death. Mellor’s Bafta-nominated series Fat Friends focused on the members of a slimming group in Leeds, and starred James Corden, Ruth Jones, Alison Steadman and Mellor’s youngest daughter, Gaynor.

Kay Mellor, who wrote hit series including ITV's Girlfriends, Band of Gold and The Syndicate, has died, aged 71.

We ask that you please respect the privacy of the family and friends at this time." "She will be missed and our thoughts are with her friends and family at this difficult time." Faye has also starred in Coronation Street, Emmerdale and The Chase on BBC One, a series which she co-wrote with her mother.

She was a leading TV writer of hits including Fat Friends and award-winning children's drama Children's Ward.

She told PA at the time: “I know that sounds mental but, actually, I love him so much. We ask that you please respect the privacy of the family and friends at this time.” “I was lucky to work with her on the Syndicate and found her to be incredibly creative, funny and instinctive. Her contribution to British television was outstanding and I feel privileged to have worked with her. Condolences to her family.” With previous instalments of the series set in a supermarket, a hospital, and a crumbling stately home, Mellor shared how she had never had a dog, and that getting one had changed her life.

Screenwriter is remembered for her 'heart, humanity, humour and passion'

We ask that you please respect the privacy of the family and friends at this time.” Leeds-born Mellor was perhaps best known for writing the Bafta-nominated show Fat Friends, which aired on ITV from 2000 until 2005. Start your Independent Premium subscription today.

The writer and actor, who received an OBE for her work in 2009, was best known for writing shows including Girlfriends and The Syndicate.

Following its cancellation, Mellor turned it into a stage musical, which went on to tour the UK and gave a stage debut to Freddie Flintoff. Our thoughts are with her family and friends.” “I would forever be saying, ‘But she would have her kids to see to.’ I could see the blank looks.” The only other woman in the room would be a secretary,” she told the Guardian in 2021. The Bradford-set programme, whose stars included Geraldine James, Cathy Tyson and Samantha Morton, ended up with its first two series being turned into novels, both of which Mellor co-wrote with author John Burke. We ask that you please respect the privacy of the family and friends at this time.”

Kay Mellor, who was best known for writing series including Fat Friends, The Syndicate and Band of Gold, has died at the age of 71.

We ask that you please respect the privacy of the family and friends at this time.” "I remember how comfortable (Mellor) made me feel when I worked with her, so clever and witty. #rip"

She was a leading TV writer of hits including Fat Friends and award-winning children's drama Children's Ward.

She told PA at the time: “I know that sounds mental but, actually, I love him so much. We ask that you please respect the privacy of the family and friends at this time.” “I was lucky to work with her on the Syndicate and found her to be incredibly creative, funny and instinctive. Her contribution to British television was outstanding and I feel privileged to have worked with her. Condolences to her family.” With previous instalments of the series set in a supermarket, a hospital, and a crumbling stately home, Mellor shared how she had never had a dog, and that getting one had changed her life.

Kay Mellor, best known for writing series including Fat Friends, The Syndicate and Band of Gold, has died at the age of 71, a spokesperson for her TV ...

We ask that you please respect the privacy of the family and friends at this time.” She explained: “It was such a lovely time of my life, it was a drama that was really important to me because I thought I had something to say about weight and body image.” Mellor appeared on BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs in 2017 and chose The Beautiful South’s Perfect 10, the Fat Friends theme tune, as one of her sound tracks, saying “every time I heard that I used to get excited and get butterflies”.

Screen-writer, actress and director Kay Mellor has died at the age of 71. The news was announced on the morning of Tuesday 17 May by her TV production ...

She knew what she wanted and knew how to get the best from us as actors. We ask that you please respect the privacy of the family and friends.” So very sad.” She was also the executive producer on BBC’s The Chase, which her mother and sister co-wrote, and In The Club (2014 - 2016), which her mother wrote. “ I was lucky to work with her on the Syndicate and found her to be incredibly creative , funny and instinctive. “Kay was an outstanding writer and the creative force behind many of the nation’s best-loved television dramas. She is best known for her roles in two of the country’s best loved ITV soaps. The couple had two daughters, television producer Yvonne Francas, who was born in 1968, and actress Gaynor Faye, who was born in 1971. Band of Gold was also adapted for the theatre and toured the UK from 2019 until the Covid-19 pandemic hit the UK in March 2020. Mellor, who was given an OBE for her services to drama in 2010, was known to be proud of her Yorkshire roots. So, who was Kay Mellor, what was she most well-known for and who is her daughter Gaynor Faye? Kay Mellor, best known for writing series including Fat Friends, The Syndicate and Band of Gold, has died at the age of 71, a spokesperson for her TV production company Rollem Productions said.