Coleen Nolan's former husband, Ray Fensome, has died after a battle with cancer, a representative for the singer confirmed. Fensome, a musician, was 56 years old.
Nolan, 50, and Fensome were married for 17 years before separating in 2016. The couple had three children together: Shane, Jake, and Ciara. In a previous interview, Nolan had spoken about the strain on their marriage following the death of her sister Bernie from cancer in 2013.
Nolan said that after Bernie's death, she and Fensome dealt with grief differently, leading to a gradual breakdown in communication. She recalled her children asking why they were still together, as the couple had become like "ships that passed in the night."
Despite efforts to reconcile, the couple eventually divorced. Nolan has since spoken openly about the challenges of their relationship and the impact of her sister's death. Fensome's death comes after a period of private health struggles.
