Bernie Nolan has died of cancer aged 52. The Nolans singer lost her 10-month battle with breast cancer this morning after the disease tragically spread to her liver, bones, brain and lungs. She leaves behind her husband Steve Doneathy and her 14-year-old daughter Erin. Bernie was being looked after in a hospice, but returned home shortly before her passing to spend some quality time with her family. A spokesman for the family said: ''Bernie passed away peacefully this morning with all of her family around her. ''The entire family are devastated to have lost beloved Bernie, a wonderful wife, adoring mother and loving sister; she...
- 7/4/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
London — Bernadette Nolan, a member of singing sister act The Nolans, has died of cancer aged 52.
The singer's management agency, Urban Associates, said in a statement that Nolan died Thursday surrounded by her family.
Universally known as Bernie, Nolan was raised in Blackpool, northwestern England, and began performing with her family when she was a child.
The Nolans had a worldwide hit in 1979 with "I'm In the Mood For Dancing" and gained large followings from Britain to Japan.
Nolan left in 1994 to focus on an acting career that included a role on soap opera "Brookside" and parts in stage musicals including "Blood Brothers" and "Chicago."
In 2010 she was diagnosed with breast cancer, which later spread.
Nolan is survived by her husband, Steve Doneathy, and their daughter, Erin.
The singer's management agency, Urban Associates, said in a statement that Nolan died Thursday surrounded by her family.
Universally known as Bernie, Nolan was raised in Blackpool, northwestern England, and began performing with her family when she was a child.
The Nolans had a worldwide hit in 1979 with "I'm In the Mood For Dancing" and gained large followings from Britain to Japan.
Nolan left in 1994 to focus on an acting career that included a role on soap opera "Brookside" and parts in stage musicals including "Blood Brothers" and "Chicago."
In 2010 she was diagnosed with breast cancer, which later spread.
Nolan is survived by her husband, Steve Doneathy, and their daughter, Erin.
- 7/4/2013
- by AP
- Huffington Post
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