Linda Nolan dies aged 65 after 20-year cancer battle as agent issues statement
Linda Nolan has died at the age of 65, her agent has confirmed.
The singer is reported to have been surrounded by her famous sisters at the time of her death.
Her agent Dermot McNamara confirmed the sad news in a statement to the Mirror as 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.
“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. Rest in peace, Linda. You will be deeply missed, but never forgotten,’ he concluded.
After news of Nolan’s death broke, fans soon flooded social media with their tributes and messages of condolence – including a heartbreaking post by her sister and Loose Women star Coleen.
On X, one fan wrote: “RIP Linda Nolan… A beautiful soul who’s been through so much over the last few years. Rest in power you were amazing.”
A second echoed: “So very sad to read that Linda Nolan has died after her long battle with cancer!”
Elsewhere, a third penned: “What a strong woman, someone to be admired who faced her demise with stoic fortitude and courage. R.I.P Linda, may god keep you safe on your final journey.” (sic)
Nolan is best known for being a singer, West End star, TV personality, charity campaigner, author, and a founding member of The Nolans.
During her career, she sold more than 30 million records, performed for President Gerald Ford, and toured with Frank Sinatra.
The singer decided to use her fame to help others going through the same ordeal as her sister Anne Nolan – who was diagnosed with stage three breast cancer in 2020.
She received the news of her sister’s illness just days after finding out that her own cancer had spread to her liver.
The sisters went through chemotherapy together but while Anne went into remission, Linda’s cancer could only ever be slowed down, not cured.
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After 20 years, Nolan was informed that the cancer had spread to her brain – spurring her on even more with the charity work she had done across her career Nolan’s memory began to deteriorate and despite being unwell at Christmas, the singer had been optimistic in her column on Thursday last week.
She told her readers: “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?). I’m no fan of resolutions but here’s one: It’ll take more than flu to finish me off.”