Bonnie Tyler Fans to Line Mumbles Streets for Homecoming
Traveloasisspot.com – The Welsh singer’s coffin will return to her former residence this weekend, with Bonnie Tyler fans to line the streets of Mumbles as a tribute to the iconic vocalist. The community is preparing to welcome home the legendary musician, who passed away at age 75 while receiving medical treatment in Portugal following emergency intestinal surgery.
The procession is scheduled for Saturday afternoon, with the hearse departing from William Pressdee Funeralcare at approximately 3:15pm. Residents and visitors are expected to gather along Newton Road to pay their final respects as the coffin makes its way to Fernhill, the home the singer once called her own in the picturesque seaside settlement.
Passing in Portugal
Gaynor Hopkins, known worldwide as Bonnie Tyler, died on July 8 after being placed in an induced coma. The vocalist had been hospitalized near her home in Faro, Portugal, where she had been residing in recent years. News of her emergency operation was first announced in May, with subsequent developments leading to her being placed in intensive care.
Procession and Road Closures
The route will take the coffin along Newton Road before continuing onto Mumbles Road. To accommodate the procession, Newton Road will be closed from 3pm on Saturday, extending from the junction with Mumbles Road near the White Rose pub to Langland Road close to Oystermouth School. While the road will be closed to general traffic, buses will be permitted to travel through the closure for as long as it remains safe to do so.
The family has invited people who wish to pay their respects to line Newton Road as the coffin is transported to Fernhill, allowing the community to honor one of their own in a meaningful way.
Celebration of Life
A celebration of the singer’s life will be held on Monday at noon at Swansea Minster, also known as St Mary’s Church. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations in support of two charities for which the vocalist served as patron: Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospital for Wales and Cerebral Palsy Cymru.
The Welsh star achieved international fame in the 1980s with the release of Total Eclipse Of The Heart, a song that became one of the most recognizable tracks of the decade. The single reached the top of the charts in both the UK and the US, cementing her status as a global superstar.
The album Faster Than The Speed Of Night, which featured the iconic track, was also a chart-topping success and landed the singer her only UK number one album. Her husky voice became instantly recognizable, and she released many other hits throughout her career, including Holding Out For A Hero, It’s A Heartache, and If You Were A Woman (And I Was A Man).
FAQ: What You Need to Know
When is the funeral service? The celebration of life service will take place on Monday at noon at Swansea Minster.
What time does the procession start? The hearse will depart from William Pressdee Funeralcare at approximately 3:15pm on Saturday.
Which roads will be closed? Newton Road will be closed from 3pm on Saturday, from the junction with Mumbles Road to Langland Road.
Where can I donate in her memory? The family has requested donations to Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospital for Wales and Cerebral Palsy Cymru.
Did she represent the UK in Eurovision? Yes, in 2013 she represented the UK in the Eurovision Song Contest in Malmo, Sweden, with the song Believe In Me, finishing in 19th place.
