The funeral of Linda Nolan is held as the star is laid to rest in a pink sparkling ark surrounded by loved ones – LBC

February 1, 2025, 15:27 | Updated: February 1, 2025, 15:36

Linda Nolan’s funeral in Blackpool presented a pink sparkling ark and is present by the family and friends of the short pop singer.

The funeral for the former member of the Pop Group Group “Noolans” – formed with its sisters – took place at St. Paul, Blackpool at 10:30 GMT.

The church is where the late singer married her husband Brian Hudson, whom she was married to 26 years before his death in 2007.

Former Eassenders star Shane Ritchie, who is the father of the two sons of Colin Nolan, Shane and Jake, and brothers’ member Chuckl, Paul Eliot, were spotted at the stars -strewn ceremony.

Free Women’s presenter Colin Nolan joined her roommates and sisters Nolan, Ann, Maureen and Denise.

The 59 -year -old Colin can see what she looks like while wearing a black coat on a coat.

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The Nolan sisters were applauded by the family and friends who lined the pedestrian walkway as they entered the church.

Several male members of the Nolan family wore the pink sparkling ark, where Linda Nolan was laid to rest.

In a sweet tribute to their late sister, some of the Nolan sisters could be seen wearing pink ribbon badges while Anne was running a pink bag and Denise wore pink earrings on a ribbon.

Paul Elliott described the late pop singer – known for the hits, including I am in the mood for dancing – like “fun, bubble”, adding that “the world is a darker place without it.”

The song of Faith Hill there you will be played as a pink casket loaded with flowers was carried to the church.

In praise Denise Nolan-Anderson said, “She really loved to go to the premieres and find nights, to do her beautiful hair and makeup, and it was always the life and soul of every great occasion.”

Denise told the church that Linda was “adored” by her family and friends and noted that hair loss was “the worst for her.”

She described that Linda responded to the loss of husband, Brian and sister, Bernie with force, adding that Linda “chose to help recruiting millions to study cancer.”

She added that the late singer showed “courage to adversity.”

“It’s time to rest now Linda. The battle is over. You’re free,” she concluded.

Linda’s recording sings when she finished, a praise followed.

Other celebrities spotted at the funeral were comedian Tommy Cannon and singer Lisa Mafia.

Charlotte Dawson – the daughter of comedian Les Dawson, the former Boyband 911 member Lee Brennan and the Coronation Street soap star Jodie Pregner also attended the Blackpool service.

Fans of the late star gathered outside as sorrowful signed a condolences book.

Linda died on January 15th after he became infected with double pneumonia during Christmas and New Year.

The Irish star, who also encountered a continued battle with breast cancer, was part of the Nolans family group, which also included her sisters Colin, Maureen, Bernie, Denise and Ann.

She was side by side with her sisters in her last moments, which were said to have been full of “love and laughter”.

Opening to the incident, Colin said there were no “no tears” as she hugged Linda a big hug and kiss, knowing that this would be the last time.

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“It has been 10 days since my wonderful sister Linda died and it’s still hard to believe she was gone,” Colin told The Mirror.

“As we prepare for her funeral, when she will be buried with the ashes of her husband Brian, I keep the memory of the last day, which I spent with her in a hospital, which was full of love and laughter.

“My daughter Kiara and I sat with her and said everything we had to tell each other. She told us how much she loved us and we told her that we love her.

“I think she knew it would be the last time she would see us, but there were no tears.”

She continued to say, “Although she had double pneumonia and she was oxygen, she burst jokes, as it was her usual funny me and ate the chocolate that people had brought it.

“She wanted to hear about my new grandson and I showed her many pictures of him.”

Remembering her last words, Colin said, “When I left tonight, I told her that I would come and visit the next day and she said,” Oh, I don’t have to “and I said,” I know, but I will “and I will Then she said, “Kohl, I really love you.”

She continued: “We were all exhausted and my sisters told me to go because I had a two -hour driving home, so I gave Linda a big hug and kiss and knew it would be the last time.

“When Maureen called the next morning to say that Linda had died, I was not sad that I was not there when she took her last breath because we would spend this precious day together and I am grateful for it. “

The family now makes plans for the funeral, with Linda shared her wishes before she passed.

Colin said she asked everyone to wear black and wear mantles.

“I remember I said,” You’re kidding, Linda! If I see all my sisters in the mantle, I will laugh all the way through the funeral, “she said.

“We decided not to do it, but we wear black. Its ark is a pure show business – bright pink and sparkling, just as she wanted.

“The only thing my sister loved was a binge – her coaches had hit them, bags, peaks, her cane – so it’s right that she had a shiny pink casket.”