Will Mellor, a British actor, and the late Kay Mellor are not related by blood, even though they were born in the same country and have similar last names.
English actor and singer Will was born on April 3, 1976, in Stockport, Cheshire, England, to parents Bill Mellor and Shirley Mellor.
The late actress Kay Mellor, born on May 11, 1951, in Leeds, Yorkshire, England, to a Catholic father, George, and a Jewish mother, Dinah Kay, passed away on May 15, 2022, at 71.
Dinah was a victim of George’s domestic abuse, and her parent’s marriage was unpleasant, which led Kay’s mother, Dinah, to get involved in extra-marital affairs.
Kay’s mother divorced Geroge but remained silent about the affair for over three decades.
Will’s Father’s Demise Had a Tremendous Impact On Him
Mellor’s father, Bill, passed away in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, two weeks after being diagnosed as a cancer patient.
Mellor paid tribute to his father on November 12, 2022, during week 8 of “Strictly Come Dancing,” by dancing a waltz to the tune “Three Times a Lady.”
The actor claimed that ”Strictly Come Dancing’‘ had given his mother, Shirley Mellor, something to look forward to, so he grabbed the opportunity to participate.
On March 28, 2024, Will wished his father on his birthday on his Instagram with the caption,
”Happy birthday dad! He would have been 80 today; He now lives in me! Gone but never forgotten. ❤️🙌🏻, happybirthday”
In 1999, Will Mellor met Michelle McSween when they starred in the stage musical ”Oh, What a Night.” Michelle is a dancer and actress best known for the films ”De-Lovely” and ”All Star Mr & Mrs.”
Will announced on ”The New Paul O’Grady Show” on 25 May 2007 that he would marry his longtime girlfriend, Michelle McSween. The couple married in August of the same year.
Together they have two children: Jayden Mellor and Renée Mellor.
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Will Mellor has three siblings: Joanne Mellor, Sarah Mellor, Janice Mellor, and Cheryl Taylor.
Joanne was born with Marfan’s syndrome and had both physical and mental disabilities. Will battled depression following her death since it came as a shock.
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What are Will Mellor’s Widely Known Credits?
He is recognized for “Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps (2001),” “Miss Conception (2008),” and “Unforgiven (2009).”
