The Nolan's star Linda Nolan dead at 65
Linda Nolan has passed away at age 65. Her manager confirmed the news with "profound sadness" and confirmed she died surrounded by her family.
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Wed 15 January 2025 14:04, UK
Singer Linda Nolan, best known for being a member of the pop group The Nolans, has died at the age of 65. Nolan was diagnosed with cancer two decades ago.Â
In a statement, her manager, Dermot McNamara, confirmed her passing. He said: âIt 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.â
McNamara continued: âShe passed at around 10:20am at Blackpool Victoria Hospital on the MCEW Ward. The family said the hospital couldnât do enough, they were tireless and made it so much more bearable.â
Her manager also stated that Nolan was surrounded by her siblings when she passed away and was âembraced with love and comfort during her final momentsâ.
Nolan was initially diagnosed with breast cancer in 2005. In 2011, she was given the all-clear; however, she developed secondary breast cancer in 2017, which had spread to her brain by 2023. She was taken into hospital on January 14th with double pneumonia, after which she went into a coma and end-of-life care.Â
Nolan originally found fame in the 1970s when she formed a pop group with her sisters, Coleen, Bernie, Denise, Anne, and Maureen. One of their biggest hits was âIâm In the Mood for Dancingâ, which was released in 1979 and became a number-one hit in multiple countries.Â
Initially, Nolan wasnât a fan of the song, as werenât any of her sisters when they originally heard it. Anne commented on the song in her memoir, Anneâs Song. âWhen I first heard âIâm In The Mood For Dancingâ written by Ben Findon and Mike Myers, I didnât like it,â she said, âBut then I was always hopeless at spotting a potential hit. None of my sisters liked it either. What did we know?âÂ
The song became a hit worldwide, propelled the band to stardom, and The Nolans went on to sell over 30 million records across their careers. Their other biggest hits included âGotta Pull Myself Togetherâ and âAttention to Meâ.
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