Linda Nolan dies aged 65 following battle with cancer
The TV personality and singer passed away peacefully, with her loving siblings by her bedside
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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.
He said: “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.
“She passed at around 10:20am at Blackpool Victoria Hospital on the MCEW Ward. The family said the hospital couldn’t do enough, they were tireless and made it so much more bearable.
“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," he continued.
The Nolans – from left, Linda, Anne, Bernie, Coleen and Maureen
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“Her distinctive voice and magnetic stage presence brought joy to fans around the world, securing her place as an icon of British and Irish entertainment.
“Beyond her incredible career, Linda dedicated her life to helping others, helping raise over £20m for numerous charities, including Breast Cancer Now, Irish Cancer Society and Samaritans, amongst countless others. Her selflessness and tireless commitment to making a difference in the lives of others will forever be a cornerstone of her legacy.”
She was hospitalised over the weekend with pneumonia. On Tuesday, after slipping into a coma, doctors began providing end-of-life care.
The statement added: "She passed peacefully, with her loving siblings by her bedside, ensuring she was embraced with love and comfort during her final moments. Linda's legacy extends beyond her incredible achievements in music and entertainment.
“She was a beacon of hope and resilience, sharing her journey to raise awareness and inspire others."
Details of a celebration of the star's "remarkable life" will be shared in due course, he concluded.
Nolan pictured in 2018 introducing the Hull and East Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Staff Choir
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Linda was born on February 23, 1959, in Dublin to Tommy and Maureen Nolan, the sixth of eight children. Growing up in a musical family, her parents, both singers, nurtured their children's talents, with the singer making her stage debut at just four-years-old.
This early exposure to music set the stage for her future in entertainment. As part of the Nolan Sisters, Linda helped propel the group to fame with iconic hits like I'm In The Mood for Dancing, Gotta Pull Myself Together, Attention to Me, and Don't Make Waves.
The group also starred in their own TV specials and toured with legends like Frank Sinatra. At one point, they even outsold The Beatles in Japan. Linda left the group in 1983, but later rejoined her sisters for reunion performances. She also found success in musical theatre, most notably playing Mrs. Johnstone in Blood Brothers for three years starting in 2000.
Linda was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2005, which resulted in her having a mastectomy. She was given the all-clear in 2011.
In 2017, she was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer, which was contained within her hip and pelvis.
In 2020, the cancer spread to her liver and three years later to her brain – with scans showing the tumours had shrunk in December 2023.
Her sister Anne, whom she joined on TV series The Nolans Go Cruising, was also diagnosed with breast cancer for the second time in 2020 and is now cancer-free.
The Nolan Sisters pictured in 1980
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Just last week, Linda shared with The Mirror that she was feeling better after battling what she initially thought was the flu over Christmas.
She wrote: “The doctors say it's been a bad case of flu. I'd walk a few steps and struggle to catch my breath. My legs were even more wobbly than usual and, although I try not to, I thought of how Bernie was at the end. You think, ‘Oh my God, is this it?'
“It was only on Monday I felt well enough to venture out. It feels like a whole new world out there. There's nothing like the sensation of starting to feel better after an illness. You've forgotten what it feels like to feel normal (well, I say normal?).”
In what will prove to be a poignant final line, she added: “I'm no fan of resolutions but here's one: It'll take more than flu to finish me off.”
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