Linda Nolan's sister Maureen breaks silence on singer's tragic death

Linda Nolan passed away aged 65 on Wednesday with her famous family by her side. It was said her final hours were full of 'love and comfort'

Linda Nolan's sister, Maureen, is 'heartbroken' as she breaks her silence to pay tribute to the star following her tragic death.

The Nolan singer's management shared the heartbroken announcement of actress and singer Linda’s death on Wednesday 15 January. She passed away, after a long journey with secondary breast cancer, with her famous sisters by her site and her final hours were said to have been full of "love and comfort".

Her family and fans have been paying tribute to her and on Thursday, sister Maureen took to her Instagram page to share throwback pictures of her with Linda. She wrote: "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].

"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 was a member of the Irish family group The Nolans alongside her sisters Coleen, Maureen, Bernie, Denise, and Anne. Linda had battled breast cancer since her diagnosis in 2005. She was initially given the all-clear in 2011, but the cancer returned as secondary breast cancer in 2017. By 2020, it had spread further, and in 2023, it affected her brain.

Coleen also paid tribute to Linda, with her writing: "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."

Coleen's son, Jake Roche, also said: "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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