Linda Nolan, a member of the pop group The Nolans, tragically passed away at 65 following a battle with cancer. She previously revealed that, at 15, she was sexually assaulted by Rolf Harris, a once-beloved children’s entertainer, during a tour in South Africa. Harris’s predatory behavior came to light, leading to his conviction for multiple sexual assaults in 2014. Linda described her horrific experience at the hands of Harris, who died in May 2023. As a pop icon of the 1970s, Linda’s contributions to music and her resilience in the face of adversity have resonated with fans worldwide.
Linda Nolan survived a horrific sexual attack by pedophile monster Rolf Harris while on tour as a teen pop star.
The singer, whose tragic death was announced today, has revealed how he was “groped and exploited” by a predatory children’s entertainer when he was just 15 years old.
While Linda was touring South Africa with her sisters as part of the pop group Nolans, the pervert Harris sexually assaulted her in their dressing room.
Harris, the disgraced TV star who was a family favorite for decades until he was convicted of a series of despicable sexual assaults in June 2014, died in May 2023 at the age of 93.
The Australian-born TV presenter’s victims included an eight-year-old autograph hunter, two girls in their early teens and a friend of his daughter. He received a five-year prison sentence for assault.
Linda spoke of her ordeal at the hands of the sex offender after her conviction, and described how Harris attacked her while she was wearing a dressing gown.
“He just appeared out of nowhere and within seconds his hands were all over me,” she told the Sunday Mirror.
“He immediately came up to me and gave me a big bear hug. His arms were all over my back, around me, and his hands were touching the sides of my chest. Ta.
Linda Nolan, whose death was announced today, previously revealed that she was sexually abused by Rolf Harris when she was 15 years old.
The attack on Linda occurred in 1975 while she was traveling in South Africa with her sister (Linda and her sisters pictured at top in 1975).
Rolf Harris (pictured before death) was convicted of a series of indecent assaults in 2014. He died in May 2023 at the age of 93, his reputation in ruins.
“He started rubbing it up and down and kissing and licking the back of his neck.”
“I whispered to him, ‘Rolf, please stop, please, please stop.’ He stopped then and looked at me like I was crazy. He laughed it off and said, “Don’t be silly, I’m just hugging you.”
Ms Nolan said she felt “dumbfounded” and “humiliated” when Mr Harris finally stopped making sexual advances.
The Irish-born singer revealed that he and Vanessa Feltz attacked Harris after his conviction in 2014.
Felts said Harris groped his wife in front of her on live television, and the shameless sex pest pulled her underwear during a breakfast show interview.
She said she was able to stop the men’s intimate assaults only by requesting an ad break.
Felts, 62, approached Scotland Yard about giving evidence against him on the first day of his trial in 2014, but his lawyers argued it was too late to investigate without derailing the case.
The attack occurred on Channel 4’s The Big Breakfast in May 1996, and involved some celebrities being interviewed in bed.
Vanessa Felts says Harris groped her in front of his wife during a live TV interview.
Vanessa spoke out after Harris was convicted of a series of lewd acts in 2014.
Felts said some makeup girls warned her that Harris was known for wanderlust in the industry, but she didn’t believe them.
The host continued, “As the interview continued with my wife watching and all the staff in the room, I suddenly felt the hem of my dress rustle.
“I was on live TV so I couldn’t look down, but I could see his hand at the hem of my dress, slowly gathering the fabric and moving his hand higher and higher up my leg. I felt it.”
She said Harris continued to smile and joke as if nothing had happened.
“Suddenly his hand reached my knee and he was still up and moving at great speed,” she told the Sunday Express. “After a few seconds he managed to get his hand inside the elastic of my knickers, causing me to stumble completely.
“I had to do something, and I was in the middle of an interview on live TV with the most famous man in this country. There’s no doubt in my mind that he was doing what he was doing on live TV and was excited about it.
“We realized that if we didn’t do something dramatic, we were literally going to become a target.We had no choice but to go into an ad break.
“The moment we went to break, I jumped off him and took my hand out from under his dress. He didn’t react. When we went back to the live interview, he was like nothing had happened. I continued talking.”
Linda passed away “peacefully” on Wednesday morning after a 20-year battle with breast cancer. She was 65 years old.
Linda’s death was confirmed in a statement released by her agent, Dermot McNamara, who said she passed away on Wednesday morning after battling pneumonia.
Linda rose to fame in the 1970s as a member of the all-girl band Nolan Sisters, along with her sisters Maureen, Colleen and Bernie. The group was photographed performing in 1981.
The singer’s death was revealed in a statement released by his agent Dermot McNamara, who announced that he died of double pneumonia while battling cancer.
Announcing the news today, Mr McNamara said: “It is with deep sadness that we express our deepest condolences to Irish pop legend, television personality, Guinness World Record holder, West End star, Sunday Times bestselling author and Daily Mirror columnist. We are pleased to announce the passing of Linda Nolan.”
“As a member of the Nolans, one of the most successful girl groups of all time, Linda achieved worldwide success, becoming the first Irish artist to sell over one million records worldwide. and sold more than 30 million records, producing hits such as “Gotta Pull Myself Together,” “Attention to Me,” and the iconic disco classic “I’m In The Mood for Dancing.” .
“Her unique voice and magnetic stage presence have brought joy to fans around the world and secured her place as an icon of British and Irish entertainment.”
