‘Irreplaceable’ Bernie dies, aged 52

Singer and actress Bernie Nolan has died, aged 52, after a long battle with cancer, her publicist said.

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 for the family said: “Bernie passed away peacefully... 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.