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Bonnie Tyler, singer of Total Eclipse of the Heart, dies aged 75

The Welsh singer’s death followed emergency intestinal surgery and an induced coma, and her official website said she passed away unexpectedly in hospital.

  • On Thursday, July 09, 2026, Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler, 75, died unexpectedly in a hospital in Faro, Portugal, following an illness she had been treated for in recent months, her family confirmed.
  • Tyler had been hospitalized in May 2026 for emergency intestinal surgery and was placed in a medically induced coma, remaining in intensive care while her medical team monitored her recovery.
  • Renowned for her distinctive gravelly voice, Tyler achieved global stardom in 1983 with "Total Eclipse of the Heart," a power ballad that has since surpassed 1 billion streams on Spotify.
  • Representatives are cancelling or postponing all remaining summer shows, including a scheduled homecoming performance at Cardiff's Utilita Arena, ending a nearly 50-year touring career.
  • Awarded an MBE in 2023 for her services to music, Tyler leaves a legacy defined by 18 studio albums and a career spanning nearly five decades.
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The famous singer Bonnie Tyler died, she was 75 years oldBonnie Tyler died at the age of 75 in a hospital in Portugal. The singer was treated for an illness due to which she had previously suffered an emergency operation.

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With her rough voice, her big gestures and hits like «Total Eclipse of the Heart» Bonnie Tyler became a pop star. Now the Welsh singer died at the age of 75.

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Familiar faces mourn the death of singer Bonnie Tyler. It was announced on Thursday that the singer had passed away at the age of 75. “She sang so beautifully at my wedding.”

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TMZ broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Thursday, July 9, 2026.
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