Bonnie Tyler has died “unexpectedly after an “illness” in Portugal at the age of 75.

A message on the ‘Total Eclipse Of The Heart’ singer’s website confirmed the news which 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 comes after she underwent emergency surgery in Portugal last month. She was subsequently placed in a medically induced coma to help her recovery.

Prior to her health issues, Tyler had been set to embark on a European tour featuring numerous gigs throughout 2026.

Along with ‘Total Eclipse Of The Heart’ and ‘Holding Out For A Hero’, the legendary Welsh singer was nominated three times for a Grammy award, and represented the UK in the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest.

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