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The obituary notice of Gaynor SULLIVAN MBE (Bonnie Tyler)

Mumbles Hill | Published in: South Wales Evening Post. Notable areas: Skewen (Sgiwen), Swansea (Abertawe)

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GaynorSULLIVAN MBEGaynor passed away tragically on 8th July 2026 at hospital in Portugal, aged 75.

Born Gaynor Hopkins in Skewen on 8th June 1951, she was known professionally as Bonnie Tyler, a beloved Welsh singer whose powerful voice defined classics like "Total Eclipse of the Heart" and "Holding Out for a Hero".

She rose from local club performances to global fame, earning an MBE, Grammy nominations, and a place in music history with her iconic raspy vocals and unforgettable ballads. She is remembered as a warm, generous artist whose music touched generations and continues to fill dance floors and karaoke booths around the world.

She is survived by her husband of more than 50 years, her beloved Robert. Gaynor was a dear sister of Marlene, Angela, Avis, Paul and the late Pauline and Lynn, much loved sister-in-law of Paul & Angela, Michael & Winnie, Gwyn, Jan, Teresa, Margaret and the late Billy. A devoted and wonderful 'Aunty Gaynor' to all her nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. The cherished daughter of the late Glyndwr and Elsie Hopkins.

Resting at William Pressdee Funeralcare, Mumbles until she returns to her home, Fernhill, on Saturday 15th August at 3.30pm - those who wish to pay their respects are invited to line Newton Road, Mumbles from 3.15pm.

A Celebration of Gaynor's life will be held at Swansea Minster (St. Mary's Church) on Monday 17th August at 12noon.

Gaynor will then return to her 'hometown', and travel through Skewen at approximately 1.20pm en route to a private family service of committal and farewell.

Family flowers only please. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly invites donations in support of two charities of which Gaynor was a patron: Noah's Ark Children's Hospital for Wales, Heath Park, Cardiff, CF14 4XW, or to Cerebral Palsy Cymru, 1 The Courtyard, 73 Ty Glas Avenue, Llanishen, Cardiff, CF14 5DX

Donations may also be made via the online version of this notice at funeral-notices.co.uk

Her legacy lives on in the timeless songs that made her a legend.
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Gaynor was such a a gentle wonderful beautiful soul. May God keep her and watch over her,comfort her and surround her with all the love she shown us 10 fold and may she rest in peace.
Julie Buchanan
20/07/2026
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Julie Buchanan
20/07/2026
Dear Bonnie,
I will never forget you. Thanks for your kindness. I will remember the many times I had the opportunity to see you and all the happy moments we spent together.
My mom was delighted to meet you in France.
Forever in my heart. Rest in peace.
My thoughts are with Robert and your family.
Magaly and her mom.
Magaly
20/07/2026
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Julie Buchanan
20/07/2026
A LEGEND THAT WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
YOU WILL BE SO MUCH MISSED BONNIE.💕
Beatrice Simionescu
20/07/2026
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Beatrice Simionescu
20/07/2026
Such a wonderful person. Fantastic singer and entertainer. Bonnie will be missed for her rare voice. Looked so well. I love her music and sang total eclipse of the heart in tribute to my dad 27 years ago. Will never forget her. So sad and taken too soon. RIP Bonnie love you. My heart goes out to all her family, friends and fans. Xxxxxx💔💔💔💔💔🌼🌼🌼🌼🌹🌹🌹🌻🌻🌻🌻
Carol Jones
20/07/2026
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God bless you and your husband a wonderfull beautiful women inside and out your sings brought me and my husband together in the valbone swansea in 1979 we danced all night to your music and my grandaughter who is only 10 plays your music her name is beau and she says bonnie beau sounds lovely nanna i said bonnie is a lovely name for a lovely lady will always play your music forever xxxx
Lynne John
19/07/2026
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