Girlfriends and Band of Gold Writer Kay Mellor Dies Aged 71
Kay Mellor in 2010.
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THE PRESS ASSOCIATION (Kerri-Ann Roper, PA Entertainment Editor)
Kay Mellor, who wrote hit series including ITV's Girlfriends, Band of Gold and The Syndicate, has died aged 71, it has been announced.
Leeds-born Mellor, who was also best known for penning series including Fat Friends which aired from 2000 until 2005 and was turned into a musical, died on Sunday.
