Kay Mellor, who created and wrote ITV series Fat Friends, dies aged 71
Actress, screenwriter and director Kay Mellor has died aged 71, it has been announced.
She was known for creating and writing the ITV series Fat Friends - which helped launch James Corden's career.A Rollem Productions spokesman 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.
Mellor began her career writing plays, worked on Coronation Street and created the award-winning children's drama Children's Ward.Fat Friends aired from 2000-2005 and gave a young Corden his first major acting role. It also starred Ruth Jones, Sheridan Smith and Alison Steadman.
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