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Bonnie Tyler Placed in Medically Induced Coma After Emergency Intestinal Surgery

Representatives say the measure is to aid her recovery following the operation.

Overview

  • Tyler’s representatives confirmed Thursday that doctors placed her in an induced coma at a hospital in Faro, Portugal, to help her recover.
  • Portuguese daily Correio da Manhã reports she is on a ventilator in intensive care, with local coverage describing her condition as very guarded.
  • Her team said Wednesday the emergency intestinal surgery went well and that she was recuperating before her condition worsened.
  • Multiple outlets report the operation followed a perforated intestine and a hospital dash on April 30 near her longtime Algarve home.
  • The health crisis casts doubt on a European tour slated to begin May 22 in Malta, and her team has asked for privacy and promised further updates.