Linda Nolan funeral details have been released (Image: GETTY)
family have announced their plans for her funeral, confirming it will take place at the same church where she exchanged vows.
The ex-singer and television star died from double pneumonia on January 15 at the age of 65. She was admitted to Blackpool Victoria Hospital and went into a coma and end-of-life care. The Irish-born performer was also living with cancer at the time of her death.
Linda will be honoured in a ceremony scheduled to occur at St. Paul’s Church in Blackpool. This is the very location where Linda married her late husband Brian Hudson in 1981. He died in 2007.
The family have confirmed the details, including the time and date, of her funeral following her death on January 15.
Linda, who shot to fame alongside her sisters Anne, Denise, Maureen, Bernie and Coleen as part of The Nolans in the mid 1970s, had openly battled with her health throughout her life.
Linda Nolan sadly died at the age of 65 (Image: Getty)
She was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2005, before being diagnosed with cellulitis and lymphedema in her arm two years later. She was given the all-clear in 2011.
In 2017, doctors discover an incurable secondary breast cancer on her pelvis, which spread to her liver and later metastasised to her brain.
When is Linda Nolan’s funeral and can fans attend?
Linda’s siblings are warmly inviting her supporters to join them at the church for her memorial service and to celebrate her life.
The service will be taking place on Saturday, 1st February 2025, at St. Paul’s Church in Blackpool.
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Linda Nolan’s funeral service is being held in the same church she married late husband Brian (Image: Getty)
Linda shot to fame as a member of the siblings group, The Nolans (Image: Getty)
On their official page, the Nolans shared: “The Nolan family invites everyone to join them in celebrating the extraordinary life of Linda Nolan, who passed away peacefully on January 15, 2025. Linda was a beacon of light, strength and unwavering love who inspired everyone she met, in addition to millions around the world.
“Her absence leaves an ache in our hearts, but her legacy will live on through the joy, hope and kindness she shared so freely. Linda’s funeral service will take place on Saturday, 1st February 2025, at St. Paul’s Church, Honister Avenue, Blackpool, at 10.30am.”
“Everyone who knew Linda, or whose lives she touched, are welcome to come and pay their respects as we remember her remarkable life. Fans and public are welcome to gather outside the church for the funeral – and in true Linda spirit, the more the merrier! “.
“St. Paul’s Church holds a deeply special place in Linda’s heart. It is where she married the love of her life, Brian Hudson, with whom she shared 26 wonderful years of marriage. Brian was Linda’s rock, her soulmate, and the love of her life, just as she was his.”
Linda Nolan performing at the Dominion Theatre in London in 1982 (Image: Getty)
“When Brian tragically passed away in 2007, Linda found the strength to carry on, but her love for him never wavered. St. Paul’s was also where Linda said her final goodbye to Brian, holding his funeral in the same church where they had exchanged their vows. Now, Linda will return to this sacred place to be reunited with Brian once more, finally at peace and back in his loving embrace.”
“Following the service, there will be a private cremation at a nearby crematorium, attended by close family and friends only. In honour of Linda’s compassionate and giving spirit, the family wishes to raise as much money as possible for Trinity Hospice, a charity that held a special place in Linda’s heart.”
“Donations can be sent through her memorial page, via the link [here]. Messages of condolence, cherished memories and photos can also be shared on the page, creating a lasting tribute to Linda’s beautiful life. Linda was more than a beloved sister, friend, and entertainer – she was a symbol of hope, humour and resilience.”
Responding to a query on the post, one follower asked: “Why is she going to be cremated instead of being buried along side her late husband brian.”
Loose Women star Coleen replied: “She kept his ashes.”
Linda shot to fame as part of the iconic girl group The Nolans alongside her sisters Coleen, Maureen, Bernie, Denise, and Anne. She parted ways with the group in 1983 but rejoined for several special reunion performances.
Beyond her days with The Nolans, Linda’s talent shone bright on stage as she toured alongside the renowned Gene Pitney and earned acclaim for her West End performances in shows like Blood Brothers, Pump Boys And Dinettes, and Prisoner Cell Block “H”. Her varied career also saw her appear in Celebrity Big Brother and gracing the stages of musical theatre.
Outside the spotlight, Linda dedicated herself to various charitable causes, helping raise over £20 million for esteemed organizations like Breast Cancer Now, the Irish Cancer Society, and Samaritans.
Linda’s life came to a close as she was surrounded by loved ones, following an admission to a Blackpool hospital due to complications from double pneumonia. Poignantly, her sister Denise shared that Linda maintained her spirited nature, “laughing and joking” in the days leading up to her passing.