Singer Linda Nolan dies aged 65: “She was a beacon of hope and resilience” #singer #tv #uk #irish

Singer Linda Nolan, a member of pop group the Nolans, has died at the age of 65, two decades after she was first diagnosed with cancer.
Nolan found fame in the 1970s alongside sisters Coleen, Maureen, Bernie, Denise and Anne, and they scored hits including the 1980 disco classic I'm In The Mood for Dancing.
She was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2005 and given the all clear in 2011, but in 2017 was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer. It spread and by 2023 was in her brain.
TV presenter Coleen Nolan said she was "utterly devastated" by her sister's death, describing Linda as a "beacon of love, kindness and strength".
Linda Nolan died on Wednesday with her famous sisters by her side following a 20-year battle with breast cancer.
The 65-year-old singer's death was revealed in a statement from her agent who said she passed away at 10.20am on Wednesday morning after being admitted to hospital with double pneumonia.
Linda rose to fame alongside her sisters as a member of the girlband The Nolan Sisters, and after leaving the band pursued a career in stage musicals.
A statement read: 'It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Linda Nolan, the celebrated Irish pop legend, television personality, Guinness World Record holding West End star, Sunday Times bestselling author and Daily Mirror columnist.
'As a member of The Nolans, one of the most successful girl groups of all time, Linda achieved global success; becoming the first Irish act to sell over a million records worldwide; touring the world and selling over 30 million records, with hits such as Gotta Pull Myself Together, Attention to Me and the iconic disco classic I'm In The Mood for Dancing.
TV personality and pop star Linda Nolan has died aged 65, her agent has announced.
The Irish singer along with her sisters Coleen, Maureen, Bernie, Denise, and Anne, rose to fame with a string of hits in the late 1970s and '80s, including the iconic disco track, I'm In The Mood for Dancing.
She passed away peacefully in hospital on Wednesday, surrounded by her siblings and "embraced with love," her agent Dermot McNamara confirmed in a statement.
Coleen Nolan has expressed devastation at the death of her sister Linda Nolan, who she called a “beacon of love, kindness, and strength”.
Irish singer Nolan, who was part of the family group The Nolans, which also included her sisters Coleen, Maureen, Bernie, Denise and Anne, died “peacefully” surrounded by her family at the age of 65 on Wednesday.
Nolan died in hospital in Blackpool, having been diagnosed with breast cancer in 2005, given the all-clear in 2011, but in 2017 was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer. In 2020, it spread and by 2023 was in her brain.
Linda was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2005 but given the all-clear in 2011 before the cancer returned in 2017. In 2020, it had spread, and by 2023 it was in her brain.
Linda Nolan, the beloved singer and television personality, has passed away at the age of 65 after a long and courageous battle with breast cancer. She died on January 15, 2025, surrounded by her sisters at Blackpool Victoria Hospital.
Nolan's manager, Dermot McNamara, announced her passing, revealing that she had been admitted to the hospital with pneumonia shortly before her death. In a heartfelt statement, he described her as a "celebrated Irish pop legend" and highlighted her significant contributions to music and charity throughout her life.
As a member of The Nolans, one of the most successful girl groups in history, Linda achieved global fame with hits such as "I'm In The Mood for Dancing." Beyond her music career, she was known for her philanthropic efforts, raising over £20 million for various charities, including Breast Cancer Now and the Irish Cancer Society.
Her family expressed their gratitude for the care she received in her final days and emphasized her legacy as a beacon of hope and resilience. Tributes have begun to pour in from fans and fellow artists, mourning the loss of a true icon in British and Irish entertainment.

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