The family: “Devastated”
Bonnie Tyler is dead.
That’s what the artist’s team writes on her website.
“Bonnie’s family and team are devastated,” the statement read.
The quick version
The artist Bonnie Tyler75, known for hits like “Total eclipse of the heart,” “Holding out for a hero” and “It’s a heartache,” has died.
This is what the star’s team writes on her own website, according to BBC.
“Bonnie’s family and team are devastated to announce that Bonnie passed away unexpectedly last night in a hospital in Portugal as a result of the illness she was being treated for.”
Bonnie Tyler in a coma
It was in May that Tyler was appointed medical coma after undergoing emergency bowel surgery in Portugal.
Just a few weeks ago, word came that she had woke up from coma. Tyler’s team wrote in a statement at the time that doctors were confident she would recover, although it would take time.
She has been treated in hospital since then.
Will tell you more
The team announces on the website that they will update more in the future.
“We will make another statement shortly but now ask that you grieve in peace while we deal with this tragedy.”
Bonnie Tyler’s career
Bonnie Tyler began her musical career as a backing singer. She broke through as a solo artist in 1976 with the song “Lost in France”. Two years later, “It’s a heartache” became a world hit. It reached number three on the US Billboard chart and number four on the UK chart.
During the 80s, the singer from Wales with the raspy voice became one of the world’s biggest artists with hits such as “Total Eclipse of the heart” and “Holding out for a hero”.
The King’s Tribute
The British icon was one of the king’s favorite artists, the court said Sweden’s Radio Kulturnytt:
– She was a fantastic and very popular singer who was active and active during the king’s formative years.
The royal couple also have a dog named Bonnie after the world star.
Bonnie Tyler 1980 in Stockholm. Photo: Swedish Press Photo / TT
