Sister-group singer Bernie Nolan dies at 52

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Bernadette Nolan, a member of singing sister act The Nolans, has died of cancer at age 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.

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    Singer Bernie Nolan dies aged 52.Actress and singer Bernie Nolan has died at the age of 52, following a long battle with breast cancer.

    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.
    Nolan turned to acting following 20 years fronting the Irish all-girl group and a string of hits including 1979's 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, Flashdance and a UK tour of Chicago the Musical.

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    Bernadette Nolan, a member of singing sister act The Nolans, has died of cancer at age 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.

    Copyright 2013 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

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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.

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    Bernie recalled: 'People like the Two Ronnies and Val Doonican liked working with us because we were not showbizzy kids. We weren't pretentious or obnoxious, we could just sing.' Bernie and Linda, still in their teens, had tutors accompanying them on tour so they could keep up with their school work.

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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.'
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