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UK · 1 hrs ago

Fans travel from across UK and arrive hours early for Bonnie Tyler funeral

Fans have arrived hours early for Bonnie Tyler’s funeral to their pay respects to the singer and say goodbye.The Total Eclipse Of The Heart star, whose real name was Gaynor Hopkins, died in July at the age of 75.The streets of Mumbles in Swansea, where Tyler lived and was well-known among locals, were packed with mourners on Saturday for the procession of her coffin to her home.Those who knew and loved Tyler are gathering again for a celebration of her life at Swansea Minster at midday on Monday.Entry to the church will be for family, friends and invited guests only, but fans wishing to pay their respects can watch the service on a screen in nearby St David’s Square or online.Leigh Alexander, 42, from Swansea, was the first fan to arrive outside the church this morning, setting up her camp
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