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.
Bell referenced the tributes, flowers, and cards from the Houses of Parliament, the Prince and Princess of Wales, the Portuguese government, musicians Sir Cliff Richard, Sir Rod Stewart and Suzi Quatro and many fans.
“But in Swansea, she was loved by Robert and the family as Gaynor and auntie Gaynor,” he said.
“There was a warmth and sincerity about her that shone through, and she never said no to having a photo taken or giving an autograph to anyone who asked.”
