SINGER Linda Nolan has been laid to relaxation in a pink sparkly coffin as members of the family, pals and followers gathered to pay their respects.
Members of the general public applauded because the hearse carrying the star arrived at St Paul’s Church in Blackpool on Saturday morning.
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Sister Coleen was snapped wiping tears away as she arrived for the service.
Unfastened Ladies’s Coleen Nolan, EastEnders actor Shane Richie and children TV legend Paul Chuckle are among the many well-known faces attending the funeral of singer Linda Nolan.
Members of the general public applauded because the hearse carrying a pink glittery coffin arrived.
Shane Nolan – the son of Coleen and Shane Richie – was one of many pallbearers.
Linda’s different sisters Anne, Maureen and Denise additionally walked in direction of the church with different members of the family.
The household wore black however some had pink ribbons pinned to their outfits or carried pink purses.
They lined the trail because the coffin, topped with a floral association, was carried into the church.
DENISE’S EULOGY
Sister Denise Nolan-Anderson mentioned Linda had so many pals “who adored her”.
Describing her sister’s most cancers analysis, Denise instructed the church: “She mentioned the hair loss was the worst factor for her.”
She mentioned the analysis, together with dropping her husband Brian and sister Bernie, might have “destroyed” a lesser individual.
Denise added: “Not Linda, as a substitute she selected to assist increase tens of millions for most cancers analysis.”
She mentioned her sister confirmed “braveness within the face of adversity”.
She mentioned: “It is time to relaxation now Linda. The battle is over. You’re free.”
A recording of Linda singing When It is Over was performed after the eulogy.
Charlotte Dawson, daughter of comic Les Dawson, Lee Brennan from boyband 911 and Coronation Road actress Jodie Prenger have been additionally among the many mourners.
Paul Elliott, the comic higher generally known as Paul Chuckle, paid tribute to Linda as he arrived on the church.
He mentioned of the singer: “She was only a enjoyable, bubbly individual. The world’s a darker place with out her.”
He mentioned that they had carried out collectively in pantomimes and at charity features, and so they final met for lunch in 2024.
Elliott added: “She was only a great individual, we at all times received on properly.”
Linda and her sisters Coleen, Bernie, Maureen, Anne and Denise shaped the pop group, recording hits like Gotta Pull Myself Collectively and I am In The Temper For Dancing within the late 70s and early 80s.
The Dublin-born singer died final month, with a household assertion saying: “At round 10.20am on Wednesday fifteenth January, she handed peacefully, along with her loving siblings by her bedside, guaranteeing she was embraced with love and luxury throughout her closing moments, aged 65.”
Nolan had made Blackpool her residence, and her funeral is being held within the church the place she wed her late husband, Brian Hudson. They have been married for greater than 20 years.
Recognized with breast most cancers in 2005, which resulted in a mastectomy, Nolan was a long-time campaigner and fundraiser for most cancers consciousness.
She was given the all-clear in 2011 however in 2017 was recognized with secondary breast most cancers, which unfold to her liver in 2020 and to her mind in 2023.
Nolan helped to lift greater than £20 million for quite a few charities, together with Breast Most cancers Now, Irish Most cancers Society and Samaritans.
Her sister Anne posted on Instagram forward of the funeral service inviting folks to hitch the household, saying “we lay our great sister Linda to relaxation” this weekend.
“There’s been a little bit of confusion concerning the church service and the crematorium. Simply to make clear everyone seems to be welcome to each companies,” she added.
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“There is probably not seating out there as each locations are small and clearly we’re a giant household so a lot of the seating can be taken by us however if you happen to do not thoughts standing we might love you to be there and we all know Linda can be thrilled.
“Everybody who knew Linda, or whose lives she touched, are welcome to return and pay their respects as we keep in mind her exceptional life,” The Nolans’ official web page on Instagram mentioned.
The message additionally described Linda Nolan as a “beloved sister, buddy and entertainer” and a “image of hope, humour and resilience”.
The household are elevating cash for Trinity Hospice, which Nolan supported, and have requested that donations and messages of condolence be despatched to a memorial web page in her reminiscence.
Greater than £2,700 has been raised on the A lot Beloved web site thus far.
Nolan appeared on Celeb Huge Brother and her musical theatre profession included Blood Brothers, Pump Boys And Dinettes and Prisoner Cell Block H. She additionally wrote a Every day Mirror column.
Linda Nolan’s heartbroken sister reveals star’s reason for loss of life was NOT most cancers
By Milad Sherzad
LINDA Nolan’s heartbroken sister has revealed her reason for loss of life was not most cancers in an emotional assertion.
Sister Maureen paid tribute to the late star on Instagram and revealed Linda had contracted an sickness over the Christmas interval.
She wrote: “Our lovely @thelindanolan left us yesterday, a lot to say unsure the place or if I can begin, numerous recollections, numerous laughs, and fixed assist once you actually wanted it, I’m heartbroken as all of us are, simply so unhappy [heartbroken emojis].
“I’d similar to to say, to all of the folks on the market who felt impressed by Linda, she didn’t the massive C didn’t truly get her.
“She contracted double pneumonia over Christmas and New 12 months and due to her immune system it was one battle an excessive amount of.
“So please hold hopeful and robust if you’re struggling, she lasted almost 20 yrs with one most cancers or one other, and so are you able to.”
The singer and TV persona handed away on Wednesday along with her well-known sisters at her facet – and her closing hours have been mentioned to have been filled with “love and luxury”.
Tributes have poured in for the star, together with from her sister and Unfastened Ladies common Coleen Nolan.
In a submit on X, she mentioned: “It’s with nice disappointment that we announce the passing of beloved Linda Nolan.
“She confronted incurable most cancers with braveness, grace & dedication, inspiring tens of millions. Surrounded by household, she handed peacefully.
“A pop icon and beacon of hope, Linda won’t ever be forgotten.”
A press release launched by her agent, Dermot McNamara, mentioned: “It’s with profound disappointment that we announce the passing of Linda Nolan, the celebrated Irish pop legend, tv persona, Guiinness World Report holding West Finish star, Sunday Instances bestselling writer and Every day Mirror columnist.
“She handed at round 10:20am at Blackpool Victoria Hospital on the MCEW Ward.
“The household mentioned the hospital could not do sufficient, they have been tireless and made it a lot extra bearable.”
The assertion continued: “She handed peacefully, along with her loving siblings by her bedside, guaranteeing she was embraced with love and luxury throughout her closing moments.
“Linda’s legacy extends past her unbelievable achievements in music and leisure.
“She was a beacon of hope and resilience, sharing her journey to lift consciousness and encourage others.
“Relaxation in peace, Linda. You can be deeply missed, however by no means forgotten.”
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