Bonnie Tyler's fans gather for funeral procession in Wales
New York Post • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Hundreds of fans gathered in the Welsh village of Mumbles to pay tribute as late singer Bonnie Tyler's coffin, draped in a Welsh flag, was brought home following her death last month at age 75.
- Tyler, known for her 1983 hit “Total Eclipse of the Heart,” died after emergency intestinal surgery in Portugal, where she had a home.
- The Grammy-nominated singer, born Gaynor Hopkins in Skewen, Wales, was celebrated for her contributions to music, including three Grammy nominations and representing Britain in Eurovision 2013.
- Tyler was honored as a Member of the Order of the British Empire in 2022 for her musical achievements, with her iconic ballad achieving over 1 billion streams and renewed popularity during recent solar eclipses.
- A private celebration of her life will be held in Swansea, followed by a final procession through her hometown of Skewen.
