Maureen Nolan has revealed her beloved sister Linda Nolan did not die of cancer, following the star's tragic death on Wednesday.The TV personality and singer died at the age of 65 after battling secondary breast cancer.
Her final hours, spent with her famous sisters by her side, were said to have been full of "love and comfort".Just last week, the columnist told the the Mirror she had been feeling better after being ill over Christmas.However, she was taken to hospital on Saturday with breathing problems, where she was diagnosed with double pneumonia.
Unfortunately, her condition deteriorated due to the cancer, which had spread to her brain. Maureen said the pneumonia was "one battle too much" and that "the big C didn't actually get her".Sharing her own statement, Maureen said: "Our beautiful @thelindanolan left us yesterday, so much to say not sure where or if I can start, countless memories, countless laughs, and constant support when you really needed it, I am heartbroken as we all are, just so sad [heartbroken emojis]."I would just like to say, to all the people out there who felt inspired by Linda, the big C didn’t actually get her.
She contracted double pneumonia over Christmas and New Year and because of her immune system it was one battle too much. So please keep hopeful and strong if you are suffering, she lasted nearly 20 years with one cancer or another, and so can you." In a statement released to the Mirror yesterday, Linda's agent Dermot McNamara said: "It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Linda Nolan, the celebrated Irish pop legend, television personality, Guinness World Record holding West End star, Sunday Times bestselling author and Daily Mirror columnist.