Loose Women star Coleen Nolan has been photographed at her beloved sister Linda Nolan’s funeral today as friends, family and fans pay tribute to the star

Coleen Nolan cut a solemn figure as she arrived at her sister Linda Nolan’s funeral today.

The Loose Women star, 59, sported an all black outfit as she arrived at St Paul’s Church in Blackpool, where Linda’s funeral is being held. The church for Linda’s funeral holds a special meaning to the beloved star – as it’s the same place where Linda exchanged vows with her “soulmate” husband, the late Brian Hudson, in the summer of 1981.

Coleen wore a black top with a long black leather skirt, and wore a black fur coat over the top of the ensemble and accessorised her look with a pair of black leather boots. She was photographed wiping away tears with a tissue as mourners gathered to pay their respects to beloved Linda.

Coleen Nolan wore all black for her sister’s funeral ( 
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Coleen joined mourners to remember her beloved sister ( 
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TV star Coleen also sported pink nails, a pink handbag and a pink ribbon on the collar of her jacket, a powerful symbol of breast cancer awareness. Talented singer Linda was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2005 before being given the all clear in 2011. However, she was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer in 2017.

Last month the star died age 65 from double pneumonia, although her immune system had been left weakened by her secondary breast cancer and treatment. The Nolan Sisters singer was surrounded by her devoted siblings. Linda bravely planned her own funeral two years before her death, selflessly wanting to save her siblings from further heartache. And her special requests, including wanting a pink and sparkly coffin, have been honoured by her family, to ensure the showbiz legend gets the perfect send off.

A string of stars arrived at the funeral to pay tribute to Linda. Coleen’s sisters, Anne and Maureen were also seen arriving at the church in Blackpool after they paid tribute to Linda following her tragic death in January.

Linda’s devoted sisters – Anne, aged 74, Denise, 72, Maureen, 69, and Coleen, 59 – were present at her bedside, providing support and comfort during her final hours. Coleen emotionally opened up about losing Linda, sharing with The Mirror: “It’s been 10 days since my lovely sister Linda died and it’s still hard to believe she’s gone.”

As the family braced themselves for the final farewell today and laying Linda to rest alongside her husband Brian’s ashes, Coleen finds herself cherishing the last memories they made together in the hospital. She recounted: “My daughter Ciara and I sat with her and we said everything we needed to say to each other.

“She told us how much she loved us and we told her we loved her. I think she knew it would be the last time she’d see us, but there were no tears. Although she had double pneumonia and was on oxygen, she was cracking jokes, being her usual funny self and eating the chocolate people had brought her. She wanted to hear about my new grandson and I showed her lots of photos of him.”