Bonnie Tyler's funeral to be broadcast online to fans around the world
Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler, known for the hit 'Total Eclipse of the Heart,' passed away at age 75 following an illness. Her family has announced that her funeral service will be live-streamed online for fans worldwide to pay their respects.
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As a globally recognized music icon, the public broadcast of her funeral highlights the intersection of celebrity culture and digital accessibility in mourning.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, The Total Eclipse of the Heart singer died on 8 July
Fans around the world will be able to watch a celebration of life service for Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler in an online broadcast.
The Total Eclipse of the Heart singer died "unexpectedly" on 8 July, aged 75, at a Portugal hospital, "as a result of the illness that she was being treated for", her family said.
The service for family and invited guests will be held at St Mary's Church, Swansea, on 17 August, and will be live streamed on the star's official website.
The cortege will then travel to her hometown of Skewen, Neath Port Talbot, travelling through the village at about 13:20 BST, an update on the website , external said.
Fans will also be able to watch the service on television screens outside the church, the update said.
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