Bonnie Tyler's funeral plans have been announced following her 'unexpected' death earlier this month. The 'I Need a Hero' singer died aged 75 at a hospital in Portugal on 8 July, two months after emergency intestinal surgery in Faro.
Funeral Procession and Celebration of Life
According to a funeral notice from William Pressdee Funeralcare released on 17 July, Tyler will return to her home in Fernhill, Mumbles on Saturday 15 August. Fans are invited to 'line Newton Road, Mumbles from 3.15pm' to pay respects.
A 'celebration' of the singer's life will be held at Swansea Minster (St. Mary's Church) on Monday 17 August at 12pm. Following the memorial, Tyler will travel through Skewen, her birthplace, for a 'private family service of committal and farewell'.
Charity Donations in Lieu of Flowers
Tyler was a patron of Noah's Ark Children's Hospital for Wales and Cerebral Palsy Cymru. Her family requests donations to these charities instead of flowers.
The funeral notice described Tyler as having earned 'a place in music history with her iconic raspy vocals and unforgettable ballads'. It added: 'She is remembered as a warm, generous artist whose music touched generations and continues to fill dance floors and karaoke booths around the world. Her legacy lives on in the timeless songs that made her a legend.'
Health Struggles and Cancelled Performances
Tyler's death shocked many. She was scheduled to perform at Worcester's Sunshine Festival, several European dates, and Cardiff's Utilita Arena on 17 December. All dates were postponed or cancelled due to her poor health. After surgery, she was placed in an induced coma and later emerged, but remained very unwell in intensive care.
Tributes from Political Leaders and Celebrities
Welsh First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth said on X: 'I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Bonnie Tyler. Wales has lost a true icon, whose music brought joy to so many.'
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's official spokesman called her 'one of Britain's greatest recording artists', adding: 'An iconic figure, she leaves behind a catalogue of music... which continues to touch lives, flood dance floors and fill karaoke booths.'
Catherine Zeta-Jones, who married Tyler's cousin Robert Sullivan, shared a photo on Instagram from the night before her wedding. She wrote: 'An extraordinary woman with vocals to match... one of the funniest people I ever met. Thank you Bonnie for the joy you brought so many.'
Sir Cliff Richard, who duetted with Tyler on 'Taking Control', said: 'Bonnie's infectious zest for life entertained so many around the world... It is shocking news to wake up to this morning.' Showrunner Russell T Davies also paid tribute.
