Singer Linda Nolan, known for her time with The Nolans, sadly passed away at age 65 after battling secondary breast cancer, which she was first diagnosed with over a decade ago.
Facing a heart-wrenching Christmas in 2024 as potentially her last, Linda expressed her wish to "keep breathing and see another one." She initially beat breast cancer back in 2006 but faced the devastating news of secondary cancer in her hip by 2017, which later spread to her liver and, by 2023, to her brain.
Linda drew her last breath surrounded by her sisters on Wednesday, with reports saying that her final moments were filled with 'love and comfort'.
In a heartfelt tribute, agent Dermot McNamara shared: "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." He further honoured her legacy, citing how Linda's life extended far beyond entertainment: "She passed peacefully, with her loving siblings by her bedside, ensuring she was embraced with love and comfort during her final moments.
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