Linda Nolan’s sister confirms cancer wasn’t cause of her death in emotional tribute to much-loved singer
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‘The big C didn’t actually get her’ wrote Maureen Nolan. A cause of death for Irish singer Linda Nolan has been revealed, after she died this week, aged 65. The artist, 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.
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Tributes poured in from across the industry to the musician who was considered “a beacon of love, kindness, and strength” by her loved ones. Linda’s death came after twenty years of living with cancer, but her sister Maureen has now revealed that she did not die because of the disease. Instead, the musician contracted pneumonia, which led to her death.
“Our beautiful Linda Nolan 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,” she began in a post on Instagram.
“I would just like to say, to all the people out there who felt inspired by Linda, she didn’t the big C didn’t actually get her.”. Expanding on Linda’s cause of death, Maureen explained: “She contracted 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, and so can you.”. Linda was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2005, given the all-clear in 2011, but in 2017 was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer. In 2020, it spread and by 2023 was in her brain.
