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Total Eclipse Star Bonnie Tyler Passes Away
9 Jul
Summary
- Iconic singer Bonnie Tyler died at 75 in Portugal.
- She had been undergoing treatment for an intestinal illness.
- Tyler was known for hits like Total Eclipse of the Heart.
Legendary Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler, celebrated for her iconic songs 'Total Eclipse of the Heart' and 'Holding Out For A Hero,' has died at the age of 75. Her passing occurred in a hospital in Portugal, where she was being treated for an unspecified illness.
Tyler, born Gaynor Hopkins in South Wales, had a career that saw her sell over 100 million records globally. She had been splitting her time between South Wales and her home in Faro, Portugal. Fans had become concerned when news broke of her hospitalization on March 6.
Initially, reports indicated she was stable after intestinal surgery, but her condition later worsened, leading to her being placed in an induced coma. Despite a prior statement indicating she was recuperating well, her family confirmed her unexpected death last night.
Bonnie Tyler is survived by her husband, Olympian Robert Sullivan, whom she married in 1973. Her career began after winning a talent competition as a teenager, eventually leading her to change her name and sign with RCA Records. Her collaboration with Jim Steinman propelled her to international stardom.
