The fat-friends creator Kay Mellor died suddenly, at the age of 71.
English actress, scriptwriter, and director Kay Mellor died, and family, friends, and fans paid tribute.
Kay Mellor was announced dead on May 17, 2022. But further reports mentioned that she died on Sunday, May 15, 2022.
Rollem Productions announced the death news of Kay Mellor‘s death.
“It’s with profound sadness that we announce the untimely and sudden passing of our beloved friend, mentor, and colleague Kay Mellor on Sunday, May 15. 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.”
Kay Mellor’s net worth at the time of her death was $6 Million. She earned most of her net worth from her early career.
Moreover, Kay Mellor wrote famous series called ITV’s Girlfriends, Band of Gold, Playing the Feild, and The Syndicate, but she was best known as the creator of Fat Friends.
No doubt, she launched the career of many actors. By the mid of 1990s, she was one of the most high-quality working-class voices appreciated by millions of users.
She started her career with Coronation Street, where she wrote an award-winning children’s drama, Children’s Ward.
Moreover, Kay Mellor also received an OBE for her work on BBC One’s women’s football series Playing The Field in 2010. She also co-wrote The Chase on BBC with her mother.
“Kay was an outstanding writer and the creative force behind many of the nation’s best-loved television dramas.
“She wrote with such heart, humanity, humor, and passion with strong female characters often taking center stage.
“She will be missed, and our thoughts are with her friends and family at this difficult time.” BBC’s chief content officer, Charlotte Moore.
Kay Mellor patented a night school, and for her higher education, she went to university.
Moreover, she is survived by her husband, Anthony, and two daughters called Gaynor Faye and Yvonne Francis.
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