How many Nolan sisters are there? Band history explored as Linda Nolan passes away at the age of 65

Irish singer Linda Nolan, popularly known for being part of the girl group The Nolans, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at 65. Her agent, Dermot McNamara, was the one to make this news public. According to Dermot, Linda passed away from double pneumonia while battling with cancer. The statement, as reported by The Daily Mail, read:

"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."

The statement further mentioned:

"Her distinctive voice and magnetic stage presence brought joy to fans around the world, securing her place as an icon of British and Irish entertainment."

The Nolans consisted of six sisters: Linda, Anne, Denise, Maureen, Bernie, and Coleen. The band has also posted a tribute to Linda on their official social media channels.

The girl group was formed in 1974 in Blackpool, UK. Over the years, they have released several hit songs like I'm in the Mood for Dancing, Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue, But I Do, When You Are a King.

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Exploring The Nolans amid the demise of its member Linda Nolan

The Anglo-Irish girl group, which was formed in the 1970s, had released about 15 albums, with its first one The Singing Nolans. In 2009, they released a comeback album named I'm in the Mood Again. The band, originally known as The Singing Nolans, was formed by Linda Nolan's parents, Maureen and Tommy.

According to reports by Sky News, since both the parents were musicians, they were up for turning their family into a musical troupe. As per the same outlet, Linda made her first stage debut at the age of only 4 years old.

The group initially consisted of the parents and their seven children: sons Tommy and Brian, daughters Anne, Demise, Maureen, Linda, and Bernie. Coleen wasn't formally a part of it yet since she was too young then.

In 1977, as reported by Nostalgia Central, the band toured with Engelbert Humperdinck, shortly after which Dennise decided to exit the group to pursue a solo career.

(From left to right) Maureen, Linda, Coleen & Bernie, with brothers Tommy & Brian in the 1980s, (Image via Getty)

The group experienced immense success in 1979 when they signed a deal with CBS subsidiary Epic Records. In 1991, they signed a deal with Teichiku Records, where they made covers of popular Japanese songs. According to Sky News, the band toured with Frank Sinatra and even beat The Beatles' selling records in Japan.

In the statement released by Linda Nolan's agent, it was also written:

"Beyond her incredible career, Linda dedicated her life to helping others, helping raise over £20 million for numerous charities, including Breast Cancer Now, Irish Cancer Society and Samaritans, amongst countless others."

According to the agent, the singer had to be taken to the Blackpool Victoria Hospital over the weekend after she was suffering from double pneumonia and battling with cancer.

Netizens have flooded the internet to pour tributes and express condolences about Linda Nolan's death.