“I want a state funeral with bells ringing across the land! Then I'd love the congregation to do the hokey cokey and for can-can girls to dance down the aisle. I've already bought the plot in Worcestershire next to my parents.”

English singer-songwriter, actress, and television presenter

Toyah Willcox is an English singer-songwriter, actress, and television presenter. Over a career spanning more than five decades, she has built a wide-ranging presence in music, stage, film, and television. She has had eight top 40 singles, released more than 20 albums, written two books, appeared in more than 40 stage plays and 10 feature films, and voiced and presented numerous television shows. Her work reflects a career that moves across performance forms, from recording and live music to acting and presenting.