Funeral plans for the late Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler have been confirmed, with opportunities for the public to pay their respects in Swansea and Neath Port Talbot. The iconic 'Total Eclipse of the Heart' singer, born Gaynor Hopkins, passed away unexpectedly on 8 July at the age of 75 in a hospital in Portugal, following an illness. Her family announced her death on her official website, prompting an outpouring of tributes from across the entertainment world, including from figures such as Catherine Zeta-Jones, Bryan Adams, and Rod Stewart.
The arrangements, detailed in a funeral notice from William Pressdee Funeralcare, outline a procession that will begin in Mumbles. On 15 August, her coffin will arrive at her Mumbles home at 15:30 BST, with members of the public invited to line Newton Road from 15:15 BST to pay their respects. This will allow fans a chance to mourn the artist who brought them hits like 'Holding Out For A Hero' and 'Here She Comes'.
A celebration of Tyler's life is scheduled to take place at St Mary's Church in Swansea on 17 August at 12:00 BST. Following this service, the procession will journey through her hometown of Skewen, Neath Port Talbot, at approximately 13:20 BST, before proceeding to a private family service. The notice described Tyler as a "warm, generous artist whose music touched generations and continues to fill dance floors and karaoke booths around the world."
The notice also highlighted her family connections, remembering her as a dear sister, much-loved sister-in-law, and a "devoted and wonderful Aunty Gaynor" to her many nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews. Tyler is survived by her husband of over 50 years, Robert Sullivan.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations to two charities where Bonnie Tyler was a patron: Noah's Ark Children's Hospital for Wales and Cerebral Palsy Cymru. This gesture reflects her philanthropic spirit and commitment to causes close to her heart. Her family concluded their notice by stating, "Her legacy lives on in the timeless songs that made her a legend," a sentiment that will undoubtedly resonate with her global fanbase.