Bernie Nolan (1960-2013)

Bernadette Therese "Bernie" Nolan (October 17, 1960 – July 4, 2013) was an English-Irish actress, singer and television personality, formerly lead vocalist of the girl group the Nolans. She was the second youngest of sisters Anne, Denise, Maureen, Linda and Coleen Nolan. From the age of two, she was brought up in Blackpool, Lancashire, England.

The Nolans began in 1974 and went on to have seven UK Top 20 hits.

In 2010, it was revealed that Bernie was suffering from breast cancer. After treatment, she stated she was cancer-free in 2010 and, again, in early 2012. However, later that year, the cancer had returned and spread to her brain, lungs, liver and bones. She died aged 52.

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20th Century Highlights

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