Kay Mellor, who wrote hit series including Band of Gold and Fat Friends, has died at the age of 71. In a career spanning over 30 years, she penned numerous hit TV shows.
A spokesperson for her TV production company, Rollem Productions, 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 15 May 2022.