Anne Nolan has bravely shared the traumatic moment she learned her beloved sister Bernie's cancer was terminal, offering a deeply personal insight into their final days together.
The 73-year-old singer recounted how doctors delivered the heartbreaking news that Bernie's illness had reached an incurable stage during a private family meeting in 2013. "When they told us it was terminal, it was like being hit by a truck," Anne revealed emotionally.
The Nolan Sisters' Unbreakable Bond
Anne described the special connection she shared with Bernie, who passed away aged just 52 after battling breast cancer that spread to her brain, lungs, liver and bones. "We were more than sisters - we were best friends who told each other everything," she said.
Facing the Inevitable Together
The sisters made a pact to be completely honest with each other about Bernie's condition. "We promised no secrets," Anne explained. "When the doctors said there was nothing more they could do, Bernie turned to me and said 'Well, that's it then' in such a matter-of-fact way."
Anne has spoken openly about how Bernie's strength in her final months continues to inspire her. "She never once complained or asked 'why me?' That was Bernie - always thinking of others," she recalled with admiration.
A Legacy of Love and Strength
Now, Anne hopes that by sharing her story, she can help others facing similar heartbreak. "Losing Bernie was the hardest thing I've ever experienced," she confessed. "But talking about it keeps her memory alive and might bring comfort to someone else going through this pain."
The emotional interview comes as Anne prepares to release her new memoir, which includes never-before-shared details about Bernie's courageous battle with cancer and their precious final moments together.
