Bonnie Tyler in stable condition after emergency surgery in Portugal
Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler, 74, is in a stable but serious condition at a hospital in Faro, Portugal, following emergency intestinal surgery last week. She was placed in an induced coma after the operation on Wednesday. Her spokesman stated that doctors remain positive about a full recovery, with further updates to come. Fans and fellow musicians, including guitarist Ed Poole and Katrina Leskanich, have sent well wishes. Gloria Gaynor also posted a message of support. Tyler, best known for her 1983 hit 'Total Eclipse of the Heart,' which recently surpassed a billion streams on Spotify, grew up in Neath. Other hits include 'Lost in France' (1976). She represented the UK at Eurovision in 2013, finishing 19th, and was appointed MBE in 2023.
Key facts
- Bonnie Tyler is in a stable condition in a Portuguese hospital after emergency intestinal surgery.
- She was placed in an induced coma following the operation on Wednesday.
- Her spokesman said doctors are positive she will make a full recovery.
- Fans and musicians including Ed Poole, Katrina Leskanich, and Gloria Gaynor have sent support.
- Tyler is best known for 'Total Eclipse of the Heart' (1983), which surpassed a billion Spotify streams this year.
- Other hits include 'Lost in France' (1976).
- She represented the UK at Eurovision 2013, finishing 19th.
- She was made an MBE in 2023.
Entities
Artists
- Bonnie Tyler
- Ed Poole
- Katrina Leskanich
- Gloria Gaynor
- Gaynor Hopkins
Institutions
- BBC
Locations
- Faro
- Portugal
- Neath
- United Kingdom
- Skewen
- Wales
- Swansea
- UK
- US