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Linda Nolan (born 23 February 1959) is an English-Irish singer based in Blackpool. She attained fame as a member of The Nolans which she left in 1983, with her sister Coleen as part of the Young and Moody Band who had a #63 hit with Don't Do That She took part in Celebrity Big Brother 13 in 2014.

Career

Singing career

From 1974 to 1983 Nolan sung as a member of The Nolan Sisters, where she notched eight top forty hits on the UK Singles Chart, a #1 on the Oricon Singles Chart, a nuber two on the Irish Singles Chart and a number three on the Australian Singles Chart (see The Nolans#Singles). Linda left in 1983 and quickly gained the label "Naughty Nolan" due to her posing in risqué publicity photos. The Nolans reunited as a five-piece (Anne, Bernie, Coleen, Linda and Maureen) for one-off performances of "I'm in the Mood for Dancing" first for BBC One's All Time Greatest Party Songs, hosted by Tess Daly, which aired on 17 December 2005 and again on 9 August 2007 on Loose Women.

Musicals

In addition, Nolan has also played the part of Mrs Johnstone in Blood Brothers and has played the role of Maggie May at Blackpool's Central Pier for 10 years, clocking up more than 1,000 performances and toured with Prisoner: Cell Block H – The Musical.

Celebrity Big Brother

In January 2014, Nolan participated in the thirteenth series of Celebrity Big Brother. Prior to this, her sister Coleen had participated in and achieved second place in the tenth series. According to the Belfast Telegraph, she entered in an attempt to make a turn around, as she had encountered some hard times and had turned to the UK benefits system.

Nolan entered the house on Day 1 handcuffed to Jim Davidson who she had previously announced her disgust for. Upon learning that she was to be handcuffed, she confirmed her "Naughty Nolan" nickname by saying "I like a bit of bondage". However, on Day 15, Nolan erupted at Davidson after he made a remark "about Frank Carson's dressing room": In 1985, Hudson was fined £200 after being arrested, charged and pleading guilty to stealing £20 from Frank Carson's wallet. Nolan was nonetheless unimpressed and proceeded to brand Davidson a "cunt", "fucking arsehole" and a "snidey shit".

Personal life

From 1982 to 2007, Nolan was married to Brian Hudson, who later died from cancer. She currently lives with her stepchildren Lloyd and Sarah.

Health

In 2006, Nolan was diagnosed with a four-inch tumour and 11 cancerous lymph nodes in her breast and had to undergo a partial mastectomy and intensive chemotherapy. As part of her treatment, Linda had a breast removed. The following year, she was diagnosed with a serious skin infection in her arm.

References

1. ^ Larkin, Colin (1998). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music 3rd Edition Volume V: Louvin, Charlie-Paul, Clarence. London: Macmillan. p. 3969. ISBN 0-333-74134-X.
2. Guinness World Records British Hit Singles 14th Edition. London: Guinness World Records. 2001. p. 482. ISBN 0-85156-156-X.
3. Cummins, Fiona (9 February 2006). "Exclusive: Linda: I'll Beat Breast Cancer". Daily Mirror. Retrieved 31 March 2008.
4. "All-Time Greatest Party Songs (2005)". IMDb.com. Retrieved 4 July 2013.
5. ""Loose Women" Episode #11.149 (2007)". IMDb.com. Retrieved 22 April 2008.
6. "Willy Russell – Blood Brothers – The Actors". Retrieved 31 March 2008.
7. "Nolan sister Linda still gets scared on stage". This Is Worcestershire. 15 September 2000. Retrieved 31 March 2008.
8. Dealey, Justin (11 May 2005). "Linda's in the mood for Blood Brothers!". BBC News. Retrieved 31 March 2008.
9. "Coleen Nolan housemate profile - Celebrity Big Brother 2012". bbspy.co.uk. Retrieved 4 January 2014.
10. "Nolan took benefits to 'survive'". Belfast Telegraph. Retrieved Thursday, 9 January 2014. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
11. "Linda Nolan is chained to Jim Davidson in Celebrity Big Brother". Daily Mail. Retrieved 4 January 2014.
12. "Celebrity Big Brother 2014: Meet the House Mates". International Business Times. Retrieved 4 January 2014.
13. McNally, Kelby. "Linda Nolan in tears after row with Jim Davidson over 'Frank Carson's dressing room' | Showbiz | News | Daily Express". Express.co.uk. Retrieved 17 January 2014.
14. "The Nolans - Denise Nolan - The Official Website". Denise Nolan. 4 July 2013. Archived from the original on 14 August 2013. Retrieved 17 January 2014.
15. Celebrity Big Brother 13. Channel 5. Friday, 17th January 2014. {{cite episode}}: Check date values in: |airdate= (help); Cite has empty unknown parameter: |1= (help); Unknown parameter |episode= ignored (help)
16. ^ "Linda Nolan: nightmare struggle since my husband died". BelfastTelegraph.co.uk. 23 June 2008. Retrieved 16 January 2014.
17. "Celebrity Big Brother 2014: Profile of 'naughty' Linda Nolan". Unreality TV. Retrieved 4 January 2014.
18. "LINDA HAS BREAST OP". Daily Mirror. 28 February 2006. Retrieved 31 March 2008.

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