- Born
- June 8, 1951
- Died
- July 8, 2026 (aged 75)
- Place of birth
- Skewen, Wales, UK
- Also known as
- Gaynor Sullivan, Gaynor Hopkins, Sherene Davis
Biography
Gaynor Sullivan (née Hopkins; 8 June 1951 – 8 July 2026), known professionally as Bonnie Tyler, was a Welsh singer and songwriter. Known for her distinctive husky voice, Tyler came to prominence with the release of her 1977 album The World Starts Tonight and its singles "Lost in France" and "More Than a Lover". Her 1977 single "It's a Heartache" reached number four on the UK Singles Chart and number three on the US Billboard Hot 100.