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Kay Mellor, creator of TV dramas Fat Friends and The Syndicate, has died aged 71
Kay Mellor, who is best known for writing hit TV shows Fat Friends, Girlfriends and The Syndicate, has died aged 71.
It has been announced that the award-winning writer, who also penned Band of Gold, passed away suddenly on Sunday, May 15th.
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 15th May.
"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."
Mellor, whose daughter is Emmerdale actress Gaynor Faye, began her career writing plays, before working on Coronation Street and creating the award-winning children’s drama Children’s Ward.
Kay Mellor also wrote BBC One’s women’s football series Playing The F