Coleen Nolan and Eastenders' Shane Ritchie among stars at Linda Nolan's funeral
The singer, famous for forming a band with her sisters, died at the age of 65 in January
Shane Richie arrives for the funeral for Linda Nolan (Image: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)
Linda Nolan's sisters were joined by famous comedians and soap stars to say their goodbyes as the singer's funeral was held in Blackpool on Saturday.
Mourners watched as Linda's pink sparkly coffin was carried into St Paulâs Church, where a large crowd of family and friends had gathered to pay their respects.
Dressed in black, Linda's sisters Anne, Maureen, Coleen and Denise were all seen heading into the church with other family members. Loose Women panellist Coleen, 59, was seen wiping a tear from her eye as she arrived at the funeral.
Linda and her sisters Coleen, Bernie, Maureen, Anne and Denise formed the pop group The Nolans, recording hits like Gotta Pull Myself Together and Iâm In The Mood For Dancing in the late 70s and early 80s.
A framed photo of Linda was placed on an easel outside the church with mourners signing a book of condolence.
Among the guests were EastEnders actor Shane Richie, who was previously married to Coleen, and comedian Tommy Cannon. Singer Lisa Maffia and Paul Elliott, the comedian better known as Paul Chuckle, were also among those in attendance.
Charlotte Dawson, daughter of comedian Les Dawson, Lee Brennan from boyband 911 and Coronation Street actress Jodie Prenger were also among the mourners.
Linda died last month, with a family statement at the time saying: âAt around 10.20am on Wednesday 15th January, she passed peacefully, with her loving siblings by her bedside, ensuring she was embraced with love and comfort during her final moments, aged 65.â
Singer Lisa Maffia arriving for the funeral of Linda Nolan
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Paul Elliott, who is better known as Paul Chuckle, one of the Chuckle Brothers
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Coleen Nolan wipes away a tear as she attends her sister's funeral
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The sons of Coolen Nolan, Shane Jr (left) and Jake (centre), carry Linda Nolan's coffin into the church
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