Bonnie Tyler

Tyler in 2012, photo by Prphotos

Birth Name: Gaynor Hopkins

Place of Birth: Skewen, Neath, Glamorganshire, Wales

Date of Birth: 8 June, 1951

Ethnicity: Welsh, as well as one quarter English

Bonnie Tyler is a Welsh singer. She is known for her song “Total Eclipse of the Heart.”

She is the daughter of Elsie Doreen and David Glyndwr Hopkins, who was a coal miner and serviceman. She is married to property developer and judoka competitor Robert Sullivan.

Bonnie’s paternal grandfather was Thomas Hopkins (the son of David Hopkins and Dinah Evans). Thomas was born in Neath, Glamorganshire, Wales.

Bonnie’s paternal grandmother was Catherine Rees (the daughter of John Rees and Lucy, or of William Rees and Sarah Lloyd). Catherine was born in Skewen, Glamorganshire, Wales. Sarah was the daughter of David Lloyd and Elizabeth.

Bonnie’s maternal grandfather was David John Lewis (the son of Joseph Lewis and Elizabeth Jenkins/George).

Bonnie’s maternal grandmother was Dorothy May Parish (the daughter of Frank Howard Parish and Ellen Chapple). Dorothy’s parents were English.

Sources: Genealogy of Bonnie Tyler – http://www.thegenealogist.co.uk

Genealogy of Bonnie Tyler (focusing on her father’s side) – https://www.geni.com

Birth record of Bonnie Tyler – https://familysearch.org

Marriage record of Bonnie’s parents – https://familysearch.org

Birth record of Bonnie’s father – https://familysearch.org

Marriage record of Bonnie’s paternal grandparents, Thomas Hopkins and Catherine Rees – https://familysearch.org

Birth record of Bonnie’s mother – https://familysearch.org