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Fans around the world will be able to watch Bonnie Tyler’s celebration of life service live online. Her family has confirmed that the service will be streamed from St Mary’s Church in Swansea on August 17, giving fans everywhere a chance to pay their respects.
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Tyler died on July 8 at the age of 75 in a hospital in Portugal. Her family said she died unexpectedly after the illness she had been receiving treatment for. Tributes have since come from fellow musicians, celebrities and fans across the world.
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People in Swansea will also be able to take part in the farewell. Large screens will be placed outside the church, and the funeral cortege will travel through Tyler’s hometown of Skewen. Fans can also line the streets in Mumbles when her coffin is taken to her home before the service.
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Tyler was one of Wales’ biggest music stars, known for hits including “Total Eclipse of the Heart” and “Holding Out for a Hero.” Her career lasted more than 50 years and made her one of the country’s most successful singers.
July 23, (THEWILL) — Fans around the world will be able to watch Bonnie Tyler’s celebration of life service through a live online broadcast.
The Welsh singer’s family said the service will be held at St Mary’s Church in Swansea on August 17 and streamed live on her official website. Family and invited guests will attend the service, while fans in Swansea can watch on large screens outside the church.
After the service, the funeral procession will travel through Tyler’s hometown of Skewen, Neath Port Talbot.
On August 15, two days before the service, her coffin will be taken to her home in Mumbles. Fans have been invited to line Newton Road to pay their respects.
Tributes Continue for Welsh Music Icon
Tyler, born Gaynor Hopkins, died on July 8 at the age of 75. Her family said she died unexpectedly at a hospital in Portugal as a result of the illness she had been receiving treatment for.
The singer had been hospitalised after undergoing emergency intestinal surgery in May. She was placed in an induced coma before later regaining consciousness, although her spokesperson said she remained in intensive care and was still very unwell.
Following her death, tributes poured in from across the entertainment world.
Actress Catherine Zeta-Jones said she was “heartbroken” by the loss of her fellow Welsh star.
Singer Sir Cliff Richard said he had lost “another wonderful friend gone too soon,” while the Prince of Wales called Tyler a “proud Welsh icon”.
Tyler became a global star with “Total Eclipse of the Heart,” which reached No. 1 in both the UK and the United States. She also recorded hit songs including “Holding Out for a Hero” and “Here She Comes.”
She was the first Welsh artist to top the U.S. singles chart.
Evi Ben Ezaga writes on entertainment, culture, and trending stories.
