[
Kay Mellor OBE ( 11 May 1951 – 15 May 2022)
was an English actress, scriptwriter, and director.
She was known for creating television shows such
as ITV British drama Fat Friends (2000–05),
as well as co creating CITV's British children's drama
Children's Ward]
Yes she will be missed
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kay_Mellor
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-41788417