Singer and actress Bernie Nolan died today aged 52 after a long battle with cancer.
The star was told in 2010 she was clear of breast cancer, but last year discovered it had spread to her brain, lungs, liver and bones.
A spokeswoman said: “Bernie passed away peacefully this morning with all of her family around her. The entire family are devastated to have lost beloved Bernie, a wonderful wife, adoring mother and loving sister; she is irreplaceable.
“They kindly ask people to respect their privacy at this difficult time.”
She found fame with her singing sisters The Nolans, best known for 1979 hit I’m In The Mood For Dancing, who sold millions of records around the world.
The Nolans also enjoyed success with songs such as Don’t Make Waves, Attention To Me and Gotta Pull Myself Together and became huge in Japan, where they are said to have sold more records than the Beatles.
Nolan, who gave birth to her daughter Erin in 1999 and lived in Weybridge, Surrey, also enjoyed an acting career, with credits including Diane Murray in Channel 4 soap Brookside and Sheelagh Murphy in ITV police drama The Bill.
Stage appearances included Blood Brothers and Calendar Girls.
