Bernie Nolan: Singer Dies After Cancer Battle

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The 52-year-old lead singer of The Nolans - best known for 1979 hit I'm In The Mood For Dancing - saw the disease return in 2012.


Irish singer and actress Bernie Nolan has died aged 52 after a long battle with cancer, her publicist confirmed.

The former lead vocalist of The Nolans was told in 2010 she was clear of breast cancer but last year discovered it had spread to her brain, lungs, liver and bones.

A spokeswoman 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 is irreplaceable.

'They kindly ask people to respect their privacy at this difficult time.'
Nolan shot to stardom with her singing sisters and the group is best known for the 1979 hit I'm In The Mood For Dancing, which sold millions of records around the world.

The Nolans also enjoyed success with songs such as Don't Make Waves, Attention To Me and Gotta Pull Myself Together and became huge in Japan where they are said to have sold more records than The Beatles.

They also supported Frank Sinatra on the European leg of his world tour.

Nolan was born in Ireland and grew up performing with her singer parents and eight siblings in pubs and clubs at night as a family troupe.
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    Irish singer and actress Bernie Nolan has died aged 52 after a long battle with cancer, her publicist confirmed.

    The former lead vocalist of The Nolans was told in 2010 she was clear of breast cancer but last year discovered it had spread to her brain, lungs, liver and bones.

    A spokeswoman 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 is irreplaceable.

    'They kindly ask people to respect their privacy at this difficult time.'
    Nolan shot to stardom with her singing sisters and the group is best known for the 1979 hit I'm In The Mood For Dancing, which sold millions of records around the world.

    The Nolans also enjoyed success with songs such as Don't Make Waves, Attention To Me and Gotta Pull Myself Together and became huge in Japan where they are said to have sold more records than The Beatles.

    They also supported Frank Sinatra on the European leg of his world tour.

    Nolan was born in Ireland and grew up performing with her singer parents and eight siblings in pubs and clubs at night as a family troupe.

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    The 52-year-old lead singer of The Nolans - best known for 1979 hit I'm In The Mood For Dancing - saw the disease return in 2012.

    Irish singer and actress Bernie Nolan has died aged 52 after a long battle with cancer, her publicist confirmed.

    The former lead vocalist of The Nolans was told in 2010 she was clear of breast cancer but last year discovered it had spread to her brain, lungs, liver and bones.

    A spokeswoman 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 is irreplaceable.

    'They kindly ask people to respect their privacy at this difficult time.'
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    Nolan shot to stardom with her singing sisters and the group is best known for the 1979 hit I'm In The Mood For Dancing, which sold millions of records around the world.

    The Nolans also enjoyed success with songs such as Don't Make Waves, Attention To Me and Gotta Pull Myself Together and became huge in Japan where they are said to have sold more records than The Beatles.

    They also supported Frank Sinatra on the European leg of his world tour.

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    The former lead singer of The Nolans was first diagnosed in 2010, and had chemotherapy and a mastectomy, receiving an all-clear in 2012.

    However, months later the disease returned and spread to her brain, bones, lungs and liver.

    In recent years she was best known for her acting roles in The Bill and Channel 4 soap Brookside.

    'Bernie passed away peacefully this morning with all of her family around her,' said a spokesperson for the family.

    'The entire family are devastated to have lost beloved Bernie, a wonderful wife, adoring mother and loving sister, she is irreplaceable.'

    Nolan turned to acting following 20 years leading the original six-strong Irish girl group The Nolans, and a string of hits including I'm in the Mood for Dancing and Don't Make Waves.

    She left the group in 1994, and took to the stage, performing in productions including Blood Brothers in London's West End.

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    The former lead singer of The Nolans was first diagnosed in 2010, and had chemotherapy and a mastectomy, receiving an all-clear in 2012.

    However, months later the disease returned and spread to her brain, bones, lungs and liver.

    In recent years she was best known for her acting roles in The Bill and Channel 4 soap Brookside.

    'Bernie passed away peacefully this morning with all of her family around her,' said a spokesperson for the family.

    'The entire family are devastated to have lost beloved Bernie, a wonderful wife, adoring mother and loving sister, she is irreplaceable.'

    Born on 17 October 1960, she grew up in Ireland, performing as a family troupe with her five sisters and two brothers. Her father Tommy would go on to be the Nolans' manager - but after his death, eldest sister Anne revealed he had sexually abused her from the age of 11.
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    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.

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