Loose Women's latest episode was paused and Christine Lampard issued an emotional statement following the sad death of Linda Nolan.
It was confirmed that the singer had died aged 65 on Wednesday "surrounded by her devoted family" following a long journey with cancer.
The Irish star was part of the family group The Nolans, which also included her sisters Coleen, Maureen, Bernie, Denise and Anne.
Her manager, Dermot McNamara said it was “with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Linda Nolan”. He added: “Over the weekend, Linda was taken by ambulance to Blackpool Victoria Hospital and admitted with double pneumonia. "In the early hours of Tuesday morning, she went into a coma and into end-of-life care, surrounded by her devoted family.
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