Heartbroken Coleen Nolan breaks her silence after sister Linda’s tragic death from cancer
COLEEN Nolan has broken her silence after the death of her sister Linda Nolan was announced.
The Loose Women star re-shared a tribute on X that The Nolans account posted.
Coleen simply captioned it with a broken heart emoji, following her sister’s death at the age of 65.
Coleen had re-shared a black and white photo of her late sister, with a poignant caption that read: “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.”
Linda passed away today with her famous sisters at her side, with her final hours said to have been full of “love and comfort”.
In a statement released by her agent, Dermot McNamara, 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.
“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.”
Last month, Linda appeared on ITV’s Loose Women where she revealed a severe fall left her with injuries as she faced ongoing chemo.
Linda, who had been battling this bout of cancer since 2017, fell in October suffering injuries including knocking some of her teeth out.
The star also opened up about how she worried that her 60th birthday could be her last, but that she was “still here” five years later.
The sister of Loose Women star Coleen Nolan was diagnosed with stage three breast cancer in 2005 and given the all-clear the next year.
But in March 2017, she was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer which was identified after it spread to her hip, following a fall.
Heartbreakingly, the 65-year-old last year revealed her cancer had spread to her brain.