Singer Bonnie Tyler, best known for hits including Total Eclipse of the Heart and Holding on for a Hero, has died at the age of 75.
The Welsh musician passed away "unexpectedly" in a hospital in Portugal, according to a statement posted on her website.
The statement 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."
In May, the It's a Heartache hitmaker was placed into an induced coma after having emergency intestinal surgery in a hospital near her home in Faro, Portugal.
In a post shared to her 240,000 followers on Instagram, it said: "We are very sorry to announce that Bonnie has been admitted to hospital in Faro, Portugal, where she has a home, for emergency intestinal surgery.
"The surgery went well and she is now recuperating.
"We know that all of her family, friends and fans will be concerned about this news and will be wishing her well for a full and swift recovery."
In a second update, just two days later, it was announced that Bonnie had been put into an induced coma to "aid her recovery".
© Getty ImagesIn June, Bonnie's team shared that the star was no longer in a coma but remained "very unwell and in intensive care in hospital in Portugal."
"Although her condition is improving it is a slow process," a post on her website read. "Her doctors remain confident that she will make a good recovery but it is going to take time."
© GettyBonnie is survived by her husband of more than 50 years, Robert Sullivan.
Bonnie's career
Bonnie, whose real name is Gaynor Hopkins, skyrocketed to international fame in the 1980s with the release of her single Total Eclipse Of The Heart, which shot to the top of the charts both in the UK and US.
Bonnie has released a number of hit songs over the years, including Holding Out For A Hero, It’s A Heartache and If You Were A Woman (And I Was A Man).
© RedfernsThe Grammy-nominated singer was due to tour Europe later this year to mark 50 years since the release of her 1976 hit, Lost In France. She was also due to perform in shows across the UK.
The Welsh power ballad singer represented the UK in the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest in Malmo, Sweden, with the song Believe In Me. She finished in 19th place.
Bonnie was also made an MBE in 2023 for her services to music, after being named in the Queen's Birthday Honours list.
