Thousands of Bonnie Tyler fans line the streets as coffin taken to Swansea home
The Total Eclipse of the Heart singer died last month in a hospital in Portugal.
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"She was lovely - just like a friend you'd known all of your life."
— Angela Powell , Other
"It's so special to be here with my mother."
— Enrico Neumann , Other
"I think it's going to be emotional but we're celebrating and she'd want us to be singing along and happy."
— Monika Macleod-Elliott , Other
Key People
Andrea Witts is a fan of Bonnie Tyler who came to pay her respects.
Angela Powell was a fan of Bonnie Tyler who attended her tribute.
Bonnie Tyler is a Welsh singer best known for her 1983 hit 'Total Eclipse of the Heart.'
Canadian rock star known for his iconic songs.
Oscar-winning actress known for her role in The Darling Buds of May.
Enrico Neumann is the son of Sabine Neumann and attended the tribute.
Maggie Phillips is a fan of Bonnie Tyler who shared her memories.
Monika Macleod-Elliott expressed her emotions about Bonnie Tyler's music.
Rod Stewart is a British rock singer and songwriter known for his distinctive raspy voice and influential career.
Sabine Neumann traveled from Germany to pay tribute to Bonnie Tyler.
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The Total Eclipse of the Heart singer died last month in a hospital in Portugal.
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