Bonnie Tyler out of coma, family says recovery slow
Translated from Romanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler, 75, has been woken from an induced coma after emergency intestinal surgery in early May.
- Her family announced the news, stating she remains critically ill in intensive care in Portugal but is gradually improving.
- All her performances scheduled until the end of August have been canceled or postponed, with a potential return to the stage in autumn or 2027.
Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler, 75, has been brought out of an induced coma following emergency intestinal surgery in early May. Her family shared the encouraging, albeit cautious, news on Monday via her official website.
While her condition is improving, the family stressed that the recovery process is slow and difficult. "Although her condition is improving, the process is very slow. The medical team caring for her is optimistic. She will recover, but it will take time," they stated. Tyler remains in intensive care in Portugal.
Although her condition is improving, the process is very slow. The medical team caring for her is optimistic. She will recover, but it will take time.
Due to her health issues, all concerts scheduled for Bonnie Tyler until the end of August have been canceled or postponed. Her management hopes for a potential return to the stage in the autumn, but acknowledges the chances are slim. They have apologized to fans for the difficult circumstances and aim for a return to artistic activity in 2027.
The family has also appealed for privacy, requesting respect for the singer's personal life amidst numerous speculations in the British and Portuguese press. They promised to provide further updates only at significant moments in her recovery. Fans worldwide await good news about the pop-rock icon, who continues her fight for recovery despite serious medical problems.
We apologize to her fans and hope everyone understands these difficult circumstances.
Originally published by Adevฤrul in Romanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.