Hundreds gathered in a Welsh seaside village on Saturday to honor the late singer Bonnie Tyler. The crowd lined the streets as her coffin was brought through the village. The famous Grammy-nominated pop star, known for her iconic 1983 ballad “Total Eclipse of the Heart,” passed away last month at 75 in a Portugal hospital.

In May, Tyler underwent emergency intestinal surgery in Faro, where she had a residence. Fans from across the United Kingdom and beyond came to Mumbles, near Swansea, to witness the hearse carrying her coffin covered with a Welsh flag. Many waited outside her former home or laid floral tributes.

“She was always coming home and making sure that she came back to her fans in Wales,” said Carys Edwards, 18. “Her songs really did touch a lot of people here in Wales; we loved her a lot.”

Tyler, born Gaynor Hopkins, was a coal miner’s daughter raised in public housing in Skewen, Wales, about 7 miles from Swansea. She had three sisters and two brothers. Throughout her career, she earned three Grammy nominations. She represented Britain in the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest, finishing in 19th place. In 2022, Queen Elizabeth II honored her as a Member of the Order of the British Empire for her contributions to music, largely due to the success of “Total Eclipse of the Heart.” This song topped charts in Britain and the United States and surpassed 1 billion streams, especially during solar eclipses in 2017, 2024, and the recent one this week.

Besides “Total Eclipse of the Heart,” Tyler was known for hits like “It’s a Heartache” and “Holding Out For a Hero,” featured in the film “Footloose.” A private celebration for Tyler’s family and friends will be held at a Swansea church on Monday. Her final journey will pass through her hometown of Skewen.