Linda Nolan attends the best Heroes Awards 2023 at St. Ermin's Hotel in London(Image: Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images for Hearst)

Irish singer Linda Nolan dies age 65 after 20-year breast cancer battle

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Irish singer and TV personality Linda Nolan has died aged 65 with her famous sisters by her bedside following a harrowing 20-year breast cancer battle.

Linda passed away on Wednesday morning “peacefully, with her loving siblings by her bedside, ensuring she was embraced with love and comfort during her final moments” according to the statement released by Linda’s agent.

"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.

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UNITED KINGDOM - MARCH 26: The Nolan Family. The Nolans: Maureen, father Tommy, Bernadette (back) and Linda, Anne and Coleen. (Photo by Manchester Daily Express/SSPL/Getty Images)(Image: (Photo by Manchester Daily Express/SSPL/Getty Images))

"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."

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."

The Nolan sisters, who grew up in Dublin’s Raheny,(Image: Getty Images)

Just last week, Linda had told the Mirror in her final column that she had been feeling brighter after being ill over Christmas with what she thought was a "bout of flu". But on Saturday, just two days later, she was taken to hospital suffering from breathing problems. Doctors diagnosed double pneumonia and because of her secondary breast cancer, which had spread to her brain, her condition sadly deteriorated.

Her sisters - Anne, 74, Denise, 72, Maureen, 69, and Coleen, 59 - were called to her bedside at 3.30am on Tuesday as doctors made the decision to place her in end-of-life care. They kept a vigil by her side in her final hours.

The family have assured well-wishers they will be organising a public memorial for the much-loved star.