Bernie Nolan: Nolans Singer and Actress Dies at 52

Bernie Nolan was an Irish singer and actress. Born on October 17, 1960, in Dublin, she was a member of the family pop group The Nolans.

The group had seven UK Top 20 hits, including "I'm in the Mood for Dancing," and won the 1981 Tokyo Music Festival. She later acted in Brookside, The Bill and the stage musical Blood Brothers.

She was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2010. Nolan died at her home in Surrey, England, on July 4, 2013, at age 52.

Achievements: Seven UK Top 20 hits with The Nolans.

Birth: October 17, 1960 - Dublin, Ireland.

Profession: Singer and actress.

Interesting Facts: She was the first of the Nolan sisters to play Mrs. Johnstone in Blood Brothers.