Coleen Nolan ‘putting on a brave face’ ahead of first milestone without sister Linda

Coleen Nolan is set to face her first huge milestone event since sister Linda passed away in January after a tough battle with cancer.

This week on March 12 (Wednesday), Coleen is set to turn 60 years old. And while the big birthday is usually something to look forward to, it will be Coleen’s first milestone without her sister.

Linda passed away on January 15 at the age of 65 following a prolonged cancer battle that began 20 years ago. And so only two months on, Coleen’s birthday is set to be twinged with sadness.

The star is turning 60 on Wednesday (Credit: ITV)

Coleen Nolan ‘putting on a brave face’ after Linda’s death

Coleen has been very open the last few months about struggling with Linda’s death, with the almost 60-year-old even breaking down on Loose Women.

A source told OK! Magazine that it’s a bittersweet day for the Loose Women star, and she will be very much thinking of her sister.

They said: “This is a milestone birthday for Coleen. But she is still, of course, going to be thinking about her sister.

“Coleen is still very, very sad about losing Linda. So it is a very bittersweet moment. It’s heartbreaking that Linda won’t be there.”

At the time of Linda’s passing, Coleen paid tribute to her sister on Instagram. She wrote: “I am utterly devastated by the passing of my sister, Linda. Linda was a beacon of love, kindness and strength. Her wit, humour and laughter was infectious. Her presence would light up any room. Linda had a heart full of compassion and always knew how to bring comfort and jot to those around her.”

Coleen has shared her heartbreak over Linda’s death (Credit: SplashNews.com)

Coleen Nolan’s trolling after funeral

Just a few weeks ago, Coleen revealed that she was faced with trolls after Linda’s funeral.

Speaking on Loose Women on 17 February, Coleen revealed she was attacked online for her appearance at the funeral – with people accusing her of smiling too much.

She said: “I got out of the funeral car smiling. Because there were so many people standing there smiling at me. But then I got slated for smiling online.

“The turnout made us cry in the car. It’s exactly what she would have wanted. Linda would have loved it. When I was smiling, it was a gratitude thing.”

Read more: Coleen Nolan hails sister Linda’s courage as she shares star’s final moments before her death

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