Kevin Bacon Mourns Bonnie Tyler: "One of Rock's Great Voices"

Kevin Bacon expressed his sadness over the death of Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler, who passed away at the age of 75. The actor, 68, remembered Tyler as "one of the great voices of rock." The two artists are forever linked through the 1984 musical film "Footloose," in which Bacon starred as Ren McCormack. Tyler recorded "Holding Out for a Hero" for the movie's soundtrack, a song that became one of her career's most memorable hits and an iconic anthem for the film. Bacon shared that he could not imagine any other song accompanying the film's famous "chicken race" scene, describing it as one of the most memorable moments. He bid farewell to the singer, wishing her to "rest in peace." According to The New York Times, Tyler died from an illness in a hospital in Faro, Portugal. Reports indicate she had undergone emergency intestinal surgery months prior and was placed in a medically induced coma. Although she emerged from the coma, her condition remained critical. Her family and team announced her unexpected passing, stating it occurred overnight in a Portuguese hospital due to complications from her treatment. Tyler was known for her distinctive voice in 80s pop and rock, also achieving fame with "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983.

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