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Bonnie Tyler Fans Invited to Line the Streets in Wales for Final Farewell

A public celebration of life will be held in Swansea, with a procession passing through her hometown for fans to pay their respects.

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Bonnie Tyler Fans Invited to Line the Streets in Wales for Final Farewell
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Her legacy lives on in the timeless songs that made her a legend,
the funeral notice for Bonnie Tyler

Funeral arrangements have been announced for singer Bonnie Tyler, who passed away on July 8, according to Billboard. Her family has invited the public to a celebration of life in Wales next month.

The arrangements were detailed in a funeral notice shared by William Pressdee Funeralcare on behalf of the family.

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When can fans pay their respects?

Tyler’s coffin will be brought back to her home in Mumbles. Fans have been invited to line Newton Road from 3:15 p.m. to pay their respects as the procession passes through.

Following the Swansea service, the procession will travel through Skewen, the village where Tyler grew up. A private family service will follow.

What was the cause of death?

Tyler, born Gaynor Hopkins, died at age 75 in a hospital in Portugal, where she had been receiving treatment for an ongoing illness. Her family previously stated she “unexpectedly passed away” as a result of that illness.

The funeral notice remembered her as a generous artist whose music touched generations. “Her legacy lives on in the timeless songs that made her a legend,” the notice added.

Her family has requested family flowers only. Those wishing to honor her memory have been asked to donate to Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospital for Wales and Cerebral Palsy Cymru, two charities for which she served as patron.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where exactly should fans gather to line the streets?

The procession carrying Bonnie Tyler's coffin is scheduled to pass through there.

Can the public attend the celebration of life service?

It begins at noon BST.

How can fans make a donation in her memory?

The family has requested donations to two charities Bonnie Tyler supported: Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospital for Wales and Cerebral Palsy Cymru, in lieu of flowers.

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