The surprising 1980s anthem the dying choose for their final moments [Video]

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New research has revealed the most popular songs chosen by terminally ill people to accompany them in their final moments.

One thousand people whose loved one had experienced end of life care were polled by the charity Marie Curie to determine which tracks were most popular with the terminally ill.

“Over The Rainbow” by Judy Garland and Whitney Houston’s version of “I Will Always Love You” both featured on the top 10 track list.

Among the most surprising singles on Marie Curie’s chart was Cyndi Lauper’s hit Eighties single “Girls Just Want to Have Fun”, which was heralded a feminist anthem upon its release in 1983.

Music can play a vital role in end of life care for many patients, with 84 per cent of those polled agreeing music relaxed and calmed …