Linda Nolan expressed her heartfelt Christmas wish just weeks before her passing, highlighting her love for family and hope for kindness.
At 65, she was surrounded by her sisters during her final moments, which were filled with love and comfort. Just before her death, she told Woman magazine that her wish was to be with her family next Christmas.
She also expressed a desire for everyone to be kinder to one another in the coming year, saying it broke her heart to see conflicts on TV.
In a touching column, she opened up about her struggles over Christmas, feeling weak and breathless. She even worried about her health, recalling how her sister Bernie had suffered at the end of her life.
Doctors reassured her it was just a bad flu, allowing her to celebrate New Year’s Eve with her sister Coleen. Sadly, she was later hospitalized with breathing issues and diagnosed with double pneumonia.
Her condition worsened due to her cancer spreading to her brain. On Tuesday morning, her sisters were called to her bedside as she was placed on end-of-life care.
Linda’s agent announced her passing, highlighting her legacy as a beloved pop star and television personality. She died peacefully at Blackpool Victoria Hospital, surrounded by her family.
Linda first battled breast cancer in 2005 and was in remission until it returned in 2017. She used her platform to support others facing similar challenges, including her sister Anne, who was diagnosed with stage three breast cancer.
Despite her struggles, Linda remained positive, using humor to cope with her fears. She will be deeply missed but remembered for her strength and resilience.
