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‘Total Eclipse of the Heart’ singer Bonnie Tyler dead at 75
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‘Total Eclipse of the Heart’ singer Bonnie Tyler dead at 75

From Global News · () English

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  • Singer Bonnie Tyler has died at age 75, her family announced.
  • She passed away unexpectedly in a Portuguese hospital following an illness.
  • Tyler was best known for her 1983 hit song 'Total Eclipse of the Heart'.

Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh singer famous for her powerful voice and the 1983 hit 'Total Eclipse of the Heart,' has died at the age of 75. Her family announced her unexpected passing in a hospital in Portugal, where she was being treated for an illness.

Bonnie’s family and team are heartbroken to announce that Bonnie unexpectedly passed away last night in hospital in Portugal as a result of the illness that she was being treated for.

— Bonnie Tyler's family and teamAnnouncing the singer's death.

Tyler's family and team shared their heartbreak in a statement on Instagram, noting that they would issue further details soon and asking for privacy during their time of grief. The news comes after a period of health struggles for the singer. In May, she was hospitalized in Faro, Portugal, for emergency intestinal surgery and was later placed in an induced coma.

We will issue a further statement shortly but for now ask for privacy to deal with this tragedy.

— Bonnie Tyler's family and teamRequesting privacy following the announcement.

In June, her family provided an update, stating that while she was no longer in a coma, she remained very unwell and in intensive care. Doctors were reportedly confident in her eventual recovery, but acknowledged it would be a slow process. Due to her health, Tyler's remaining summer shows were canceled or postponed, with hopes that her autumn performances might still proceed.

Bonnie is no longer in a coma but remains very unwell and in intensive care in hospital in Portugal. Although her condition is improving it is a slow process. Her doctors remain confident that she will make a good recovery but it is going to take time.

— Bonnie Tyler's family and teamProviding an update on her health in June.

Her team expressed apologies to fans and partners for the disappointment but asked for understanding. They also conveyed Tyler's awareness of and gratitude for the global outpouring of love and support she had received. The family reiterated their request for privacy, promising further updates as significant developments occur.

This will affect every current show until the end of August. At present we are still hopeful that our shows in the autumn will go ahead.

— Bonnie Tyler's teamExplaining the impact of her health on scheduled performances.
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