The nation was in mourning when Linda Nolan died at the age of 65 after a 20-year-long battle with breast cancer.
The beloved TV personality passed away yesterday with her famous sisters at her side. Her final hours were said to have been full of “love and comfort.”
And following the tragic news, people have been coming forward to share their heartwarming interactions with the Nolan sister. One of them, which has been going viral on social media, happened in the 1990s.
Terry Geo said he made a “blunder” in front of the star – but her response was very kind. In the video clip, Terry said: “I’ve just learnt that Linda Nolan has died at the age of 65 and, it’s upset me, because I worked with her way back when and she was lovely.
“In 1995, the first ever TV show I worked on was a show called Year of the Pier, and we went all around the UK to different piers and, when we got to Blackpool, the person we interviewed there was Linda Nolan.
“She was just so lovely, and such a nice person. We spent a good half day with her – just chatting about her life and just everything in general.
“Fast forward a year later, and I got press tickets to see Lily Savage in Prisoner Cell Block H the musical, in Sheffield, and Linda Nolan was in that show. I went backstage afterwards and I was only 17, and I wasn’t really used to drinking alcohol.
“I saw Linda Nolan, she was standing in the corner at the other end of the bar, and I rushed over and went ‘Linda’ with a full glass of white wine, which I then proceeded to spill all over her blouse. I was so mortifyingly embarrassed.”
Despite the awkward moment, Linda told Terry not to worry about it at all. Ever the professional, she got a towel to wipe it down, and carried on as normal.
Terry describes Linda as “really nice” person who remembered their interactions when their paths crossed again. They met when he was auditioning for a part in Hollyoaks – and she was auditioning too.
His story has warmed many hearts – and people took to the comments to share their thoughts on the clip. One person said: “I loved The Nolans in the 70s/80s. Brings back great memories. RIP Linda.”
Another wrote: “You are 100% right. I met her in Blackpool years ago. She was very nice to me.” A third also replied: “When she was in Maggie May I took her to work many a night in my taxi. Her husband was always with her. Always chatty. Lovely lady.”