Linda and Maureen Nolan(Image: Manchester Evening News)

Linda Nolan's sister Maureen breaks silence in heartbreaking tribute to star

by · ChronicleLive

Maureen Nolan has expressed her deep sorrow as she publicly mourns the loss of her sister, Linda Nolan, following her tragic passing. The Nolan Sisters' management announced the devastating news on Wednesday 15 January, revealing that Linda had succumbed to secondary breast cancer after a prolonged battle.

Surrounded by her loving sisters, Linda's final moments were filled with "love and comfort". Tributes have been pouring in from family and admirers alike, and on Thursday, Maureen took to Instagram to post nostalgic photos of herself with Linda.

Her caption read: "Our beautiful @thelindanolan 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 [heartbroken emojis]."

She continued, "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. 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 yrs with one cancer or another, and so can you."

Linda Nolan, of the famed Irish family group The Nolans, sadly succumbed to breast cancer after a long fight since her diagnosis in 2005. Initially being given the all-clear in 2011, the cancer unfortunately made a return as secondary breast cancer in 2017, reports the Mirror.

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By 2020, her condition worsened and by 2023 it had tragically spread to her brain. Her sister Coleen movingly commemorated her: "I am utterly devastated by the passing of my sister, Linda. Linda was a beacon of love, kindness, and strength. Her wit, humour and laughter was infectious, her presence could light up any room. Linda had a heart full of compassion and always knew how to bring comfort and joy to those around her.

"Her memory will live on in the many lives she touched, and while we will miss her more than words can express, we take solace in the love and warmth she shared with all of us. Rest in peace, Linda. You will forever be in our hearts."

Jake Roche, Coleen's son and Linda's nephew, also paid his respects, saying: "I will miss my aunty Linda greatly. She was THAT Auntie. The one that let you stay up late, would occasionally let you swear, and would sit and go through the whole Mickey monologue from Blood Brothers with me until I had it down. She had a remarkable life and I take comfort in the fact she lived it authentically. Thank you for all your kind words."


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