Bonnie Tyler funeral details announced with weekend of events in Swansea to celebrate star's life

Bonnie Tyler's family have confirmed how fans will be able to pay their respects to the Welsh music icon following her death

Ellie Gosley Senior Reporter

09:31, 17 Jul 2026

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Bonnie Tyler sadly died last week at the age of 75(Image: funeralnotices.co.uk)

The funeral details of Welsh music icon Bonnie Tyler have been announced. The Total Eclipse of the Heart Singer, who was born Gaynor Hopkins, died in hospital in Portugal last week at the age of 75.

Her family has announced details of her funeral through a notice published in the South Wales Evening Post. Tyler's family said a celebration of her life will be held in Swansea next month and also confirmed details about how members of the public will be invited to pay their respects.

She is resting at William Pressdee Funeralcare in Mumbles before she returns to her home, Fernhill, on Saturday, August 15 at 3.30pm. Those who wish to pay their respects are invited to line Newton Road, Mumbles from 3.15pm.

"A celebration of Gaynor's life will be held at Swansea Minster (St. Mary's Church) on Monday, August 17 at 12 noon," the notice adds.

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Bonnie Tyler's funeral will be held in Swansea(Image: Richard Swingler)

Tyler will then return to her hometown of Skewen, where she is fondly remembered as a "Skewen girl" who would arrive in the village in her Rolls-Royce to visit family, at around 1.20pm, en route to a family service.

Her family has said anyone who wishes to make donations in her memory to do so to Noah's Ark Children's Hospital for Wales or Cerebral Palsy Cymru, charities of which Tyler was patron.

The funeral notice reads: "Gaynor passed away tragically on July 8, 2026 at hospital in Portugal, aged 75. Born Gaynor Hopkins in Skewen on June 8, 1951, she was known professionally as Bonnie Tyler, a beloved Welsh singer whose powerful voice defined classics like 'Total Eclipse of the Heart' and 'Holding Out for a Hero'.

"She rose from local club performances to global fame, earning an MBE, Grammy nominations, and a place in music history with her iconic raspy vocals and unforgettable ballads.

"She is remembered as a warm, generous artist whose music touched generations and continues to fill dance floors and karaoke booths around the world.

"She is survived by her husband of more than 50 years, her beloved Robert. Gaynor was a dear sister of Marlene, Angela, Avis, Paul and the late Pauline and Lynn, much loved sister-in-law of Paul and Angela, Michael and Winnie, Gwyn, Jan, Teresa, Margaret and the late Billy.

"A devoted and wonderful 'Aunty Gaynor' to all her nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. The cherished daughter of the late Glyndwr and Elsie Hopkins.

"Resting at William Pressdee Funeralcare, Mumbles, until she returns to her home, Fernhill, on Saturday, August 15 at 3.30pm - those who wish to pay their respects are invited to line Newton Road, Mumbles from 3.15pm.

"A celebration of Gaynor's life will be held at Swansea Minster (St. Mary's Church) on Monday, August 17 at 12 noon.

"Gaynor will then return to her 'hometown', and travel through Skewen at approximately 1.20pm en route to a private family service of committal and farewell."

[Floral tributes left outside the home of Bonnie Tyler in the Mumbles, Swansea.]

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Floral tributes left outside the home of Bonnie Tyler in the Mumbles, Swansea(Image: Eleanor Storey/PA Wire)

The notice adds: "Family flowers only please. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly invites donations in support of two charities of which Gaynor was a patron: Noah's Ark Children's Hospital for Wales, Heath Park, Cardiff, CF14 4XW, or to Cerebral Palsy Cymru, 1 The Courtyard, 73 Ty Glas Avenue, Llanishen, Cardiff, CF14 5DX.

"Donations may also be made via the online version of this notice at funeral-notices.co.uk. Her legacy lives on in the timeless songs that made her a legend."

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Tyler had been unwell after she was placed in an induced coma following emergency intestinal surgery in May. In the last update before her death, the singer's team said she remained very unwell but it was hoped she was recovering and would be well enough to perform shows this autumn, including a homecoming gig in Cardiff.

Following her death tributes poured in from across the globe from Tyler's fans, friends and family. Flowers were left outside her Mumbles home as people mourned the loss of a Welsh legend.

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