Bonnie Tyler, originally named Gaynor Sullivan, is a 73-year-old Welsh songstress famed for her distinctive husky voice and her chart-topping hit ‘Total Eclipse of the Heart’.
The late 1970s saw Bonnie’s rise to stardom, particularly with her 1977 album The World Starts Tonight. The tracks, ‘Lost in France’ and ‘More Than a Lover’, gained significant popularity.
Her single ‘It’s Heartache’, from her album Natural Force, climbed to number four on the UK Singles Chart, and secured the third spot on the US Billboard Hot 100.
In the 1990s, the Welsh vocalist found success in Europe with songwriter Dieter Bohlen who penned ‘Bitterblue’. She also represented the UK at the Eurovision Song Contest in 2013.
Before her successful singing career took off, Bonnie was raised in Skewen, Neath, Wales in a four-bedroom council house alongside three sisters and two brothers, reports the Express.
Despite her fame, Bonnie has remained ‘true’ to her roots, currently residing in Mumbles on the Gower Peninsula near Swansea Bay with her spouse, property developer Robert Sullivan.
The pair have no offspring and have invested in properties worldwide including 22 residences in Berkshire and London and a farm in New Zealand.
They also own a five-bedroom abode in Albufeira, Portugal in the Algarve. It’s believed that Bonnie divides her time between South Wales and Portugal, with the singer expressing her fondness for the Gower coast.
She confessed to the BBC last year: “I love Mumbles and the Gower coast.
“When we get the weather you couldn’t be in a better place. I always loved it down this way and I like keeping close to my family.”
Mumbles boasts trendy boutique shops, unique homegrown stores and lively local diners dishing out all sorts from ocean-fresh seafood to top-notch charcuterie.
This charming village isn’t just a feast for the taste buds; it also flaunts several glam beauty salons, a posh spa, and an elite hairdresser not to mention its absolutely lush beaches.
Bracelet Bay is a stunner with an award under its belt, rocky charms, and fab views of its iconic lighthouse.
Beachgoers at Bracelet Bay can have a blast poking around in rock pools or taking a dip.
Tucked nearby, Limeslade Bay is a snuggly, rugged cove that’s nabbed itself the Rural Seaside Award and Green Coast Award for its pristine beauty.
Looking to move to Mumbles? You’re looking at an average cheeky price tag of £334,171 for a property, with Rightmove having the goss on the last year’s sales.
Terraced houses were all the rage here last year, selling for an average of £294,037. Semi-detached properties weren’t far behind with price tags averaging £406,600, while flats were snagged for around £204,167.
In the property game in Mumbles, last year saw figures dipping four percent compared to the year before but still showing off a five percent jump from the 2021 high of £319,355.
Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
