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Who is Bonnie Tyler's husband Robert Sullivan and what did he do in his career?

Robert Sullivan later became a property developer and helped build a reported $40 million joint fortune with Bonnie Tyler, officials said.

  • Welsh pop star Bonnie Tyler, born Gaynor Hopkins, died unexpectedly in a hospital in Portugal after an illness she was receiving treatment for. Her family announced the passing on her official website.
  • Property developer Robert Sullivan was married to Tyler for more than 50 years. The singer credited their relationship's longevity to meeting before she found fame in 1973.
  • Before transitioning to real estate, Sullivan was a prominent judoka who competed for Great Britain in the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich. He earned a silver medal at the 1972 European Team Championships.
  • The couple amassed a $40 million net worth through property ventures, reportedly owning 22 homes across Berkshire, London, and New Zealand. They divided their time between residences in Mumbles and Albufeira.
  • Tyler previously shared that she had no children after a miscarriage at age 40. Her family stated, "We will issue a further statement shortly but for now ask for privacy to deal with this tragedy.
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The singer remained married to her husband, Robert Sullivan, since 1973.

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In the 1970s, they met each other at a nightclub. Bonnie Tyler's and her husband's marriage lasted until the death of the music icon. But the relationship did not go without difficulty.

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The Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler kept a discreet family life alongside the great love of her life, Robert Sullivan, 82, with whom she shared more than 50 years of happy marriage, until her death on Thursday, July 9, at 75. She herself had revealed the secret of her long relationship: "We never fought," the singer explained years ago to The Guardian. Another key to the success of her long relationship, she pointed out, resided in the fact that the c…

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The singer of “It’s a Heartache” and “Total Eclipse of the Heart”, who died yesterday at age 75, was married to ex-Judge Robert Sullivan

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Despite being one of the biggest stars in music for decades, Bonnie Tyler has largely kept her private life out of the public eye. In addition to her career and unforgettable hits like "Total Eclipse of the Heart" and "It's a Heartache," she will be remembered by many for her love story with her husband Robert Sullivan, to whom she was married for more than 50 years. Love at first sight Their story began before Bonnie became world famous. They m…

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westerntelegraph.co.uk broke the news on Thursday, July 9, 2026.
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