'She was just Gaynor from up the road' - villagers ready for emotional Bonnie Tyler goodbye
She was the global superstar that people in a small Welsh village felt they all knew personally.
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Notable Quotes
"It was always so nice to have Bonnie Tyler as part of the village, I would often see her shopping."
— Jane Price , Other
"She was always happy, bubbly and chatty to everyone."
— Alfie Williams , Other
"Gaynor we used to call her, because she was quite well-known to us."
— Chris Francis , Other
"It’s very sad, and everyone here has been affected."
— Heidi Walton , Other
Key People
Alfie Williams is a store supervisor at Cash Hardware in Mumbles and was a familiar face to Bonnie Tyler.
Bonnie Tyler is a Welsh singer best known for her 1983 hit 'Total Eclipse of the Heart.'
Chris Francis is the owner of Cash Hardware and knew Bonnie Tyler as a local customer.
Heidi Walton runs a jewellery shop and recalls socializing with Bonnie Tyler.
Jane Price owns The Lovespoon Gallery in Mumbles and remembers Bonnie Tyler fondly.
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She was the global superstar that people in a small Welsh village felt they all knew personally.
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