Bambi is sad to read about the death of Ms. Bonnie Tyler. It seems that she died in Portugal, at the age of 75, following an induced coma after an urgent intestinal surgery last May (https://tinyurl.com/mrevvef7). May her soul rest in peace.
This blog has an older post dedicated to Bambi’s sister (Roula) and brother-in-law (Gladson, known as Doudou) shared further below, in which she highlighted that Ms. Bonnie Tyler’s famous song “Total Eclipse of the Heart” was their teenage years love song.
Roula and Gladson met when they were both biking in their neighbourhood’s public garden in Beirut, Lebanon, during civil war (1975-1990). Of note, their lovely encounter occurred when Roula was 13 years old and Gladson slightly older. At the time, Bambi was just 9. Naturally and gradually, Doudou became her brother, not just brother-in-law. Ms. Tyler’s song means a lot not just to Roula/Doudou, but also to their entire family and friends, both in Lebanon and Canada where they—and us all—celebrated their union ten years later. This song is also to you Michael and Nicolas (et al.!), the product of this love.
Of course, Ms. Tyler has many other beautiful songs over her impressive musical career. To honour her today and to soothe all the grieving hearts, including Roula’s and Gladson’s, Bambi will end this quick tribute with music. May today’s “total eclipse of all the hearts” of Ms. Tyler’s family, friends, and fans worldwide pass smoothly. May the light of gratitude shine, day after day, despite the sorrow.
Thank you Ms. Bonnie Tyler for having existed in our lives. May your memory be eternal.
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Imagine living this life knowing you were here for one specific reason to compose and write about love and loss and all in one singular song. This was her blessing and one she shared with millions.
A life well-lived!
Bambi loves your words, well said, thank you Christian!