Tributes paid after death of Adele Rose - the pioneering TV writer who created Byker Grove
Adele Rose created the Tyneside teen soap that launched the careers of Ant and Dec, Jill Halfpenny and Donna Air
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ANT McPartlin and Declan Donnelly have paid tribute to Byker Grove creator Adele Rose following her death.
Adele s husband Peter Chadwick confirmed that she died of pneumonia aged 87 on December 28.
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Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly have paid tribute to the creator of Byker GroveCredit: Rex Features
Taking to Twitter on Wednesday, Ant and Dec wrote: We are very sad to hear of the passing of Adele Rose, the creator of #BykerGrove. She was an incredible lady and a wonderful writer. We will always be grateful for what she did for us and the North East. Thank you Adele and rest in peace. X.