Singer Linda Nolan Dies at 65 from Cancer

Linda Nolan, the beloved Irish singer and member of the pop group The Nolans, has died at the age of 65 after a long battle with secondary breast cancer. She passed away peacefully at Blackpool Victoria Hospital, surrounded by her loving siblings, following a rapid decline that began with a pneumonia diagnosis. Nolan initially faced breast cancer in 2005, was declared cancer-free in 2011, but was later diagnosed with incurable secondary cancer in 2017, which had spread to her brain by 2023. Her manager praised her career, noting that she was part of the first Irish act to sell over a million records, and highlighted her philanthropic efforts, which raised over £20 million for various charities. The family has expressed profound sadness at the loss of a cherished icon in music and television, who inspired many with her candidness regarding her health struggles. A public memorial is being planned to honor her legacy.