Earlier this week tributes came flooding in from the TV world and beyond after it was announced that Kay Mellor had died aged 71. The actress, director and writer of prolific TV shows like The Syndicate, Fat Friends, Band Of Gold and more died on May 15, a spokesperson for her TV production company Rollem Productions said.
Their statement added: "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."
The Leeds -born writer began her career at Granada Television in the 1980s, penning scripts for Coronation Street and creating the Children's medical drama Children's Ward. She also contributed to Channel 4 soap Brookside in 1989 before going on to have an extensive career, putting pen to paper and creating some of telly's biggest shows.
