Linda Nolan has 'last laugh' as funeral mourners left in stitches

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Linda Nolan was known for her incredible sense of humour and continued to find joy even during her health battles. Her sister Denise revealed that Linda was "laughing and joking" in the final hours of her life, despite being advised by medical professionals to stay quiet to let her treatment work.Denise said that "everyone was being quietly optimistic" but then they got "the dreaded call" telling them to "get to the hospital ASAP".

Linda sadly passed away on Wednesday, January 15, and today, February 1, fans gathered in Blackpool to bid their last goodbyes to Linda, who passed away at 65, surrounded by her loving siblings.Celebrities including Shane Ritchie, Paul Chuckle and Jodie Prenger attended the service, which featured some of Linda's favourite music.

In a testament to her enduring sense of humour, Linda had chosen her final song at the committal as Please Don't Talk About Me When I'm Gone by Frank Sinatra, whom The Nolans once supported on tour, reports the Mirror.Mourners were left in stitches at the service due to the lyrics: "Please don't talk about me when I'm gone.

Oh honey, though our friendship ceases, from now on. And, listen, if you can't say anything real nice, it's better not to talk at all, is my advice."Speaking back in 2017, Linda revealed that maintaining her sense of humour is what helped her get through her shock cancer diagnosis.