Linda Nolan’s heartbreaking final hours revealed before ‘the dreaded call’
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Linda Nolan was ‘laughing and joking’ in the final hours before her death, her sister has shared. The Irish singer, who rose to fame at the age of 15 alongside her sisters in the group The Nolans, died on Wednesday morning aged 65 after contracting double pneumonia over the festive period.
Linda had been diagnosed with secondary breast cancer in 2017, and her sister Denise has opened up about her last moments. ‘She’d been laughing and joking, although the medical team had told her she had to stay quiet to let her treatment do its job,’ she told the Mirror. ‘Everyone was being quietly optimistic as she’d seemed so cheerful.’.
![[Mandatory Credit: Photo by Shutterstock (14330259ab) Linda Nolan seen attending the Bold x Pink Ribbon Foundation Party at the Century Club in London Bold x Pink Ribbon Foundation Party, London, UK - 02 Feb 2024]](https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/SEI_236045196-da04-e1737360591922.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=646)
However, the family received the ‘dreaded call’ in the early hours of Tuesday after Linda had taken a turn. Denise added: ‘Then at 3.30am on Tuesday, we got the dreaded call, “Get to the hospital ASAP.” ‘. Nolan’s death was announced ‘with profound sadness’ last week, as her family said ‘the hospital couldn’t do enough, they were tireless and made it so much more bearable’.
![[Portrait of the Irish girl group The Nolans, London, England, 1981. Top left to right Maureen, Anne and Bernadette, front left to right Linda and Denise. (Photo by George Wilkes/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)]](https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/SEI_236046727-7819.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=646)
A spokesperson added: ‘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.’. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video.
