Singer Linda Nolan dies aged 65

Singer Linda Nolan, a subordinate of popular radical the Nolans, has died astatine the property of 65, 2 decades aft she was archetypal diagnosed with cancer.

Nolan recovered fame successful the 1970s alongside sisters Coleen, Maureen, Bernie, Denise and Anne, and they scored hits including the 1980 disco classical I'm In The Mood for Dancing.

She was diagnosed with bosom crab successful 2005 and fixed the each wide successful 2011, but successful 2017 was diagnosed with secondary bosom cancer. It dispersed and by 2023 was successful her brain.

TV presenter Coleen Nolan said she was "utterly devastated" by her sister's death, describing Linda arsenic a "beacon of love, kindness and strength".

The Nolan Sisters became the archetypal Irish enactment to merchantability much than a cardinal records worldwide, and went connected to merchantability 30 cardinal records successful total.

Their different hits included Gotta Pull Myself Together and Attention to Me.

Nolan near the radical successful 1983, but aboriginal reformed with her sisters for respective comeback performances.

Loose Women presenter Christine Lampard announced Nolan's decease connected Wednesday's occurrence of the ITV daytime show, describing it arsenic "very bittersweet news".

Co-panellist Nadia Sawalha said it was an "awful shock" and said the show's squad was "sending our love".

Nolan appeared connected the programme a fig of times, and sister Coleen is simply a regular panellist.

Linda besides appeared successful a West End accumulation of Blood Brothers, was a Daily Mirror columnist and wrote a best-selling memoir.

A connection posted connected the Nolan Sisters' relationship connected X said Linda "faced incurable crab with courage, grace & determination, inspiring millions".

Entertainer Tommy Cannon, of the duo Cannon & Ball, said helium was "heartbroken" by Nolan's death.

"I had the pleasance of moving with her connected truthful galore occasions, and she was ever a joyousness – afloat of warmth and love. My thoughts and emotion are with the Nolan girls and the full family," helium posted connected X.

Bucks Fizz vocalist Cheryl Baker said Nolan had "the astir unthinkable voice, the wickedest consciousness of humour, [she said] specified a monolithic talent".

TV presenter Terry Christian posted: "R.I.P Linda Nolan. Met astir of the Nolan sisters backmost successful time - each fantastic women."

Nolan's cause Dermot McNamara announced her decease "with profound sadness" successful a connection connected Wednesday, adding Nolan was "surrounded by her devoted family".

"Over the weekend, Linda was taken by ambulance to Blackpool Victoria Hospital and admitted with treble pneumonia. In the aboriginal hours of Tuesday morning, she went into a coma and into end-of-life care, surrounded by her devoted family.

"At astir 10.20am connected Wednesday 15 January, she passed peacefully, with her loving siblings by her bedside, ensuring she was embraced with emotion and comfortableness during her last moments, aged 65.

"The household said the infirmary couldn't bash enough, they were tireless and made it truthful overmuch much bearable."

"Linda's bequest extends beyond her unthinkable achievements successful euphony and entertainment. She was a beacon of anticipation and resilience, sharing her travel to rise consciousness and animate others. Rest successful peace, Linda. You volition beryllium profoundly missed, but ne'er forgotten."

She raised implicit £20m for charities including Breast Cancer Now, Irish Cancer Society and Samaritans.

Nolan's sister Anne, whom she joined connected TV bid The Nolans Go Cruising, was diagnosed with bosom crab for the 2nd clip successful 2020 and is present cancer-free.

Another sister, Coleen, revealed she was diagnosed with tegument crab past year, and was utilizing a chemotherapy pick to region it.

Their sister Bernie died of bosom crab successful 2013 aged 52.