Overview
- Her family confirmed that Bonnie Tyler died unexpectedly overnight on Wednesday in a hospital in Faro, Portugal, and said the death was caused by the illness for which she was being treated.
- The singer was admitted in May after an emergency intestinal operation, was placed in a medically induced coma and was later taken out of the coma while remaining in intensive care.
- The family has not released a specific medical diagnosis, asked for privacy as they grieve and said they will issue another statement in due course.
- Tyler built a near-50-year career with 18 studio albums and global hits such as "Total Eclipse of the Heart" and "It’s a Heartache", and she had recently released new music and planned European dates that were postponed because of her illness.
- Public figures and fellow musicians have paid tribute, including a condolence from the office of the UK prime minister and messages from artists, and media and fans will be watching for the family’s promised update and any official medical details from the hospital.