Emotional farewell to 'global, iconic superstar' Bonnie Tyler
Thousands of fans gathered in Swansea to pay tribute to legendary singer Bonnie Tyler at her funeral. Speakers remembered her as a global superstar who remained deeply connected to her Welsh roots.
Why it matters
The event marks the passing of a significant cultural figure who maintained a strong public identity as an ambassador for her home region.
Image source, Reuters Image caption, Thousands of fans lined the streets of Swansea to pay their respects to the legendary singer
Fans travelled to Wales to pay an emotional tribute to legendary singer Bonnie Tyler as her funeral was held in the city she was "a fantastic ambassador for".
A celebration of life service was held at Swansea Minster ahead of a private family funeral in the village where she was born and grew up.
The Total Eclipse Of The Heart star, whose real name was Gaynor Hopkins, died unexpectedly on 8 July at the age of 75 .
Tyler was "one of a kind" and "loved by millions worldwide", talent scout Roger Bell, who discovered her, told mourners at the service in Swansea, while fans shouted "we love you Bonnie" as the cortege left to go to Skewen, Neath Port Talbot.
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