By She first found fame as a member of the Nolan Sisters and later had success as an actor on the stage and screen.
Tributes have poured in today from fans and those in the industry, including many who worked with her.
Words fail me at this time, we are heartbroken, but each and ever one of your kind comments about our beautiful sister bring great comfort x
— Coleen Nolan (@NolanColeen) July 4, 2013
Alex Fletcher (Nolan's Brookside co-star)
"I'm devastated to hear the news. Bernie was an absolute dream to work with and truly an amazing person. She will be sadly missed and my thoughts prayers and condolences are with the family."
Lisa Riley (Nolan's Calendar Girls co-star)
"RIP Bernie! We had such a laugh when we worked together! The angels are waiting for you as is my mum with a large glass! Always in our heart. Yes it's Bernie...god bless her a great friend with the biggest...funniest heart! All my love to Steve and Erin! We have lost a goodie! Xxxx"
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Lorraine Kelly
"Bernie Nolan was a very special woman. Brave, funny and hugely talented. She will be sorely missed Thoughts with her family and friends."
Martyn Ware (his British Electric Foundation recorded 'You Keep Me Hangin' On' with Nolan)
"This is very sad...I loved working with her"
Jennifer Ellison (Nolan's Calendar Girls co-star)
"So sad to hear Bernie Nolan has passed away! Such an amazing lady, had the honour of working with her twice will cherish the memory's x"
Tracy Ann Oberman
"RIP Bernie Nolan. You always put 11-year-old me in the mood for dancing on TOTP. Here's to the big dance sequence in the sky."
Eamonn Holmes
"Always smiling #BernieNolan, too sad, too soon. God grant her peace now. Thinking of her husband and family, especially her young daughter."
Phillip Schofield
"Just heard the very sad news that gorgeous, courageous and inspirational Bernie Nolan has died. Big love to @NolanColeen & all the family x"
Pete Paphides
"Poor Bernie Nolan. Wonderfully expressive voice. Don't Make Waves always made me a bit something-in-my-eye-y. #bernienolanrip"
Gary Lineker
"Very sad to hear of the passing of Bernie Nolan. A fabulous and fabulously talented lady. Thoughts are with the family #ripBernie"
Paul Daniels
"RIP Bernie Nolan. Love to all the Nolans and their family."
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Bernie Nolan: Career in pictures
