Thousands in Wales sing Bonnie Tyler's hit at emotional funeral procession

bunte.de (German)

Thousands gathered in Mumbles, Wales, on Saturday to honor singer Bonnie Tyler, who died July 8 at age 75, as her funeral procession passed her former home. Fans sang her hit "Total Eclipse of the Heart" during the emotional farewell. Tyler died in a Portuguese hospital, with a private burial planned for Monday in Swansea. The 18-year-old Carys Edwards said her music touched many, while her mother noted Tyler remained a grounded "girl from Swansea." Tyler achieved global fame with hits like "It's a Heartache" and "Holding Out for a Hero." Her signature song recently surpassed one billion streams on Spotify.


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