Bonnie Tyler, singer of Total Eclipse of the Heart, dies aged 75
The Welsh singer’s family said she died after emergency intestinal surgery and a coma, while her 1983 hit topped 1 billion streams.
- 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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British singer Bonnie Tyler, a 1980s star known for her tube "Total Eclipse of the Heart", died at the age of 75.
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Total Eclipse of the Heart singer Bonnie Tyler dies at 75
Bonnie Tyler performs during the final of the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest at the Malmo Opera Hall in Malmo. Photo: Reuters The gravelly tone that made Bonnie Tyler's singing instantly recognisable was the result of an accident.
A large voice was killed: Bonnie Tyler died on Thursday, at the age of 75, as a result of an emergency operation in Portugal in May.
Bonnie Tyler, singer of 'Total Eclipse of the Heart,' dies at 75
(ABC NEWS) — Bonnie Tyler, the singer known for hits including “Total Eclipse of the Heart” and “Holding Out for a Hero,” died on Wednesday, according to a statement attributed to her family and team. She was 75. The Welsh singer died in a hospital in Portugal, where she was being treated for an illness, according to the statement, which was posted on the singer’s official social media channel. “We will issue a further statement shortly but for …
Bonnie Tyler dies at 75: Total Eclipse of the Heart singer remembered
Welsh music icon Bonnie Tyler has passed away at the age of 75, Cape {town} Etc reports. Tyler, best known for songs like Total Eclipse of the Heart and Holding Out for a Hero, has died at the age of 75 after an illness. Her family confirmed she passed away in a hospital in Portugal, where she had been receiving treatment. The announcement has sparked an outpouring of tributes from fellow musicians, actors and fans across the globe, with many re…
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