Coleen Nolan left ‘utterly devastated’ by death of sister Linda Nolan as tributes pour in
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Nolan’s final moments were spent with her siblings. Coleen Nolan has said she is “utterly devastated” as she paid tribute to her “beacon of love, kindness and strength” sister Linda Nolan, after the former singer died aged 65, following a long illness with cancer.
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The Irish singer, actor and TV star, best known for being one-fifth of the family-formed girl group The Nolans, died on Wednesday (15 January), surrounded by her siblings and “love and comfort”, a statement said. Loose Women panellist and sister, Coleen, led the tributes as she wrote an ode to the star saying she will be missed “more than words can express”, praising her for the “many lives she touched”.
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“Linda was a beacon of love, kindness and strength,” she said in a post on Instagram. “Her wit, humour and laughter was infectious, her presence could light up any room. Linda had a heart full of compassion and always knew how to bring comfort and joy to those around her.”.
Coleen, who revealed she was diagnosed with skin cancer last year and was using a chemotherapy cream to remove it, added: “Her memory will live on in the many lives she touched, and while we miss her more than words can express, we take solace in the love and warmth she shared will all of us. Rest in peace, Linda. You will forever be in our hearts. Love you, Coleen xxx (Colette)”.
Loose Women shared a live tribute to the singer during Wednesday’s episode (15 January) as presenter Nadia Sawalha said: “Nothing prepares because there is a moment when the light goes out, and when the light goes out, that is the most awful shock. They’ve been through so much as a family, sending all our love.”.
