‘Total Eclipse of the Heart’ singer Bonnie Tyler has died at the age of 75, it has been announced.
A message was shared on the Welsh singer’s official website confirming the sad news. It read: “Bonnie’s family and team are heartbroken to announce that Bonnie unexpectedly passed away last night in hospital in Portugal as a result of the illness that she was being treated for.”
It continued: “We will issue a further statement shortly but for now ask for privacy to deal with this tragedy.”
Tyler had been having a number of health issues, and was placed in an induced coma in May after emergency surgery in Portugal.
In June, she woke up from the coma but a spokesperson for the star said she was still “very unwell and in intensive care”.
Fans have rushed to social media to share their condolences. One said: “Bonnie Tyler has passed away. Rest in peace, legend.” Another said: “Not Bonnie Tyler,” adding a heartbroken emoji.
A third said: “RIP Bonnie Tyler. As a young lad she was my heart throb. What a lovely voice she had, rest in peace.” Another added: “The world lost a great personality.”
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