Linda Nolan's devastated sisters lead the celebrity tributes following her death to breast cancer aged 65: 'A pop icon and beacon of hope... she will never be forgotten'
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Friends and family members have paid tribute to Linda Nolan following her death to breast cancer on Wednesday. Nolan passed away in hospital with her famous sisters by her side following a 20-year battle with the disease, her agent Dermot McNamara confirmed.
![[Linda Nolan has sadly passed away with her famous sisters by her side following a 20-year battle with breast cancer]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/15/12/94119015-14287631-Linda_Nolan_has_sadly_passed_away_with_her_famous_sisters_by_her-a-44_1736944962789.jpg)
Taking to their official X account shortly after her death was announced, they wrote: 'It’s with great sadness that we announce the passing of beloved Linda Nolan. She faced incurable cancer with courage, grace & determination, inspiring millions. 'Surrounded by family, she passed peacefully. A pop icon and beacon of hope, Linda will never be forgotten'.
![[The singer's death was revealed in a statement released by her agent Dermot McNamara, who revealed that she passed away on Wednesday morning following a battle with pneumonia]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/15/12/94119013-14287631-image-a-42_1736944940808.jpg)
He said: '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. 'As a member of The Nolans, one of the most successful girl groups of all time, Linda achieved global success; becoming the first Irish act to sell over a million records worldwide; touring the world and selling over 30 million records, with hits such as Gotta Pull Myself Together, Attention to Me and the iconic disco classic I’m In The Mood for Dancing.
![[Linda rose to fame in the 1970s alongside her sisters Maureen, Coleen and Bernie as a member of the girlband The Nolan Sisters]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/15/12/94119129-14287631-Linda_rose_to_fame_in_the_1970s_alongside_her_sisters_Maureen_Co-a-62_1736945405681.jpg)
Friends and family members have paid tribute to Linda Nolan following her death to breast cancer on Wednesday. 'Her distinctive voice and magnetic stage presence brought joy to fans around the world, securing her place as an icon of British and Irish entertainment.
![[Following the success of their hit I'm In The Mood For Dancing in 1979, the band went onto tour the world]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/15/12/94119757-14287631-image-a-65_1736945531905.jpg)
