Linda Nolan’s family ‘heartbroken’ by death of ‘inspirational’ singer
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Linda Nolan’s sister Maureen has expressed how “heartbroken” and full of sadness she and her family are after the death of the Irish singer at the age of 65. Nolan, who rose to fame in family group The Nolans with sisters Coleen, Maureen, Bernie, Denise and Anne, died on Wednesday surrounded by family after being admitted to hospital in Blackpool with pneumonia.
She had long been a campaigner and fundraiser for cancer awareness, having been diagnosed with breast cancer in 2005. The Dublin-born star was given the all-clear in 2011, but in 2017 was told she had secondary breast cancer which later spread to her brain.
Maureen wrote on Instagram on Thursday: “Our beautiful (Linda) left us yesterday, so much to say not sure where or if I can start, countless memories, countless laughs, and constant support when you really needed it, I am heartbroken as we all are, just so sad.
“I would just like to say, to all the people out there who felt inspired by Linda, she didn’t (let) the big C (cancer)… actually get her. She contacted double pneumonia over Christmas and New Year and because of her immune system it was one battle too much.
“So please keep hopeful and strong if you are suffering, she lasted nearly 20 (years) with one cancer or another.”. Her sisters Coleen and Anne paid tribute on Wednesday, where they spoke about Nolan’s positive personality and good humour. On Instagram, Anne said Nolan could find “humour in life’s darkest corners” as she paid tribute, while Coleen agreed her “wit, humour and laughter was infectious”, and described her as a “beacon of love, kindness, and strength”.
