Linda Nolan death: The Nolans singer dies aged 65 following incurable cancer diagnosis
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The Nolans were best known for their 1980 disco hit ‘I’m in the Mood for Dancing’. Linda Nolan, the Irish singer, actor and TV star, best known for being one-fifth of the family-formed girl group The Nolans, has died aged 65 following a long battle with cancer.
![[The Nolan sisters pictured in 1975]](https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/01/14/12/nolan-sisters.jpg)
The singer died on Wednesday (15 January), surrounded by her siblings and “love and comfort”, a statement said. Agent Dermot McNamara said in a statement: “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.”.
![[Linda, Coleen, Bernie, Maureen and Anne in 1980]](https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/01/14/12/nolans1.jpg)
“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 and made it so much more bearable.”. The statement continued: “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.”.
![[Linda Nolan in the arms of her husband Brian Hudson on their wedding day, 1981]](https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/01/14/12/linda4.jpg)
The singer was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2005 and went into remission the following year. In 2017, she revealed she had been diagnosed with a secondary cancer in her hip, which spread to her liver in 2020. Three years later, the cancer had spread to her brain.
![[The Nolan sisters pictured in 1971]](https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/01/14/12/nolan-sisters1.jpg)
