Bernadette-Nolan-Obituary

Bernadette "Bernie" Nolan

Obituary

LONDON (AP) — Bernadette Nolan, a member of singing sister act The Nolans, has died of cancer aged 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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Rip bernie, thank you for all your short life gave to me, ty for touching my heart as well as thousands of others with your beautiful voice and the brave fight you gave, I for one will never forget you,,,

It has been 6 years since god had taken another legend. Always remembered Bernie but never forgotten.Keep on singing and dancing in heaven.

It as been nearly 5 years since god has taken you away from earth but you will never be forgotton Bernie. Keep on dancing and singing in heaven. God bless you and your family.

Gentle Jesus up above, give Bernie lots of love xx

It is 2 years now since god has taken another legend. I hope you are still singing up there in heaven Bernie. Watched the old episode of you in the bill. Always remembered never forgotten?

I'm sure your up there singing with the angels GOD bless xxxx

a year has passed already it's gone so quick, hope you are singing up in heaven Bernie, sweet dreams xxx