Bonnie Tyler in Induced Coma After Emergency Surgery

The music world is sending well wishes to Welsh singing legend Bonnie Tyler, who has been placed in an induced coma following emergency intestinal surgery.

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Bonnie has been put into an induced coma by her doctors to aid her recovery.

Tyler, 74, was admitted to a hospital near her home in Faro, Portugal, on Wednesday for the urgent procedure. Her representatives confirmed that doctors have since placed her in the critical care state to help facilitate her recovery.

A spokesperson for the star issued a statement on Thursday evening, sharing the update and appealing for privacy. "We know that you all wish her well and ask for privacy at this difficult time please," the statement read. "We will issue a further statement when we are able to."

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We know that you all wish her well and ask for privacy at this difficult time please.

Bonnie Tyler, born Gaynor Hopkins, rose to fame in the 1980s with her hit single "Total Eclipse of the Heart." She has had a long and successful career, including representing the UK at the Eurovision Song Contest in 2013 and receiving an MBE for her services to music in 2023. The news of her surgery has understandably caused concern among her many fans worldwide.

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We will issue a further statement when we are able to.