Fans arrived hours early for Bonnie Tyler's funeral on Monday, travelling from across the UK to pay their respects to the singer, who died in July at the age of 75. The service at Swansea Minster began at midday, with entry restricted to family, friends and invited guests, while fans watched on a screen in nearby St David's Square or online.
Fans gather early
Leigh Alexander, 42, from Swansea, was the first fan outside the church, setting up her camping chair at 7.30am. She said: "I've grown up inspired by Gaynor and her music all my life, we're lucky enough to know some of her family."
Gail and Andrew Hayes travelled from Towcester, Northamptonshire, arriving at 8am. Mr Hayes, 58, said: "I've been a fan all my life. It's been a soundtrack of our lives. It's the end, isn't it, it's sad, so sad."
Tributes and final journey
Richard Pope, 56, and his son Daniel, 21, from Somerset, were first to take seats in front of the screen in St David's Square. Mr Pope said: "I've been a fan of Bonnie Tyler since I was 13 and I've just followed her career, bought all her records, seen her in concert."
The service was conducted by Reverend Canon Justin Davies, with tributes from Roger Bell, the talent scout who discovered Tyler, and her long-time manager Matthew Davis. Following the service, Tyler's coffin was taken through her hometown of Skewen, near Neath, at about 1.20pm, before a private family committal.
Her family asked supporters to donate to Noah's Ark Children's Hospital for Wales and Cerebral Palsy Cymru instead of flowers. In the order of service, they wrote: "She is remembered as a warm, generous artist whose music touched generations and continues to fill dance floors and karaoke booths around the world."
