Caroline Aherne: Creator of The Royle Family and Mrs Merton Dies at 52

Caroline Aherne was an English actress, comedian and writer. Born on December 24, 1963, in Ealing, London, she grew up in Manchester.

She created the character Mrs Merton for The Mrs Merton Show and appeared in The Fast Show. She co-created and starred as Denise in the sitcom The Royle Family and won BAFTA Awards for both programs.

She struggled with alcohol and health problems. Aherne died of lung cancer at her home in Timperley, Greater Manchester, on July 2, 2016, at age 52.

Achievements: BAFTA Awards for The Royle Family and The Mrs Merton Show.

Birth: December 24, 1963 - Ealing, London, England.

Profession: Comedian and writer.

Interesting Facts: She created Mrs Merton.