Bonnie Tyler Dead at 75: Welsh Music Icon Behind 'Total Eclipse of the Heart' and 'Holding Out for a Hero' Dies
Bonnie Tyler, the acclaimed Welsh singer whose unmistakable voice powered classics such as "Total Eclipse of the Heart" and "Holding Out for a Hero," has died at the age of 75. Bonnie Tyler has died at 75, leaving behind an enduring legacy defined by iconic hits including "Total Eclipse of the Heart." Alastair Grant/Associated Press A statement shared on Tyler's official website confirmed her passing. "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. We will issue a further statement shortly but for now ask for privacy to deal with this tragedy." Earlier this year, in early May, Tyler was admitted to a hospital in Faro, Portugal, after undergoing emergency intestinal surgery. Doctors later placed her in an induced coma to support her recovery before describing her condition as "ser...