Linda Nolan’s death announced on Loose Women as panel pay tribute to ‘beacon of light’

Linda Nolan’s death was today announced on ITV’s Loose Women as the panel paid a special tribute to the singer, describing her as a “‘beacon of light.

The TV star, best known for being one-fifth of the girl group The Nolans, has died aged 65 following a long battle with cancer.

The singer died on Wednesday (15 January), surrounded by her siblings and “love and comfort”, a statement said.

Panel host Christine Lampard announced Nolan’s sad death, as the panel also sent their love and support to her sister Coleen Nolan, a panelist on the show.