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Bonnie Tyler Recovering in Hospital After Intestinal Surgery
The 74-year-old Welsh singer, known for Total Eclipse of the Heart, underwent emergency surgery last week in Portugal and was placed in an induced coma. Her spokesman said she remains seriously ill but stable, with doctors positive about a full recovery. Messages of support have poured in from fans, fellow musicians and those who have undergone similar procedures.
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Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler is in a stable condition in a hospital in Faro, Portugal, following emergency intestinal surgery last week, BBC News reported. As of this morning, Bonnie remains seriously ill but stable in hospital in Faro, however, her doctors are still positive that she will make a full recovery, Tyler's spokesman told the BBC.
When there is any further news of Bonnie's condition, then we will issue another statement, he added.
The Total Eclipse of the Heart singer, 74, was taken to hospital on Wednesday and placed in an induced coma following the operation. She grew up in Neath. On Friday, a post on Bonnie Tyler's Facebook page thanked people for the incredible outpouring of love and well wishes we've received for Bonnie over the last few days.
It truly means the world. Fans have posted comments under the post wishing her well. Messages of support came from fans who have undergone similar surgery. Bonnie Tyler's guitarist Ed Poole said he and the rest of the band are hoping and praying that she pulls through.
Katrina Leskanich from Katrina and the Waves posted: Dearest Bonnie. Make a speedy recovery and come back rocking! We love you. I Will Survive singer Gloria Gaynor wrote: Wishing you a swift recovery, Bonnie!
Tyler is best known as the Total Eclipse of the Heart singer. The power ballad was released in 1983 and reached number one on both the US and UK charts. It surpassed a billion streams on Spotify earlier this year.
Her 1976 debut single was Lost in France. Tyler represented the UK at the Eurovision Song Contest in 2013, finishing 19th out of 26 acts. She was made an MBE for her services to music in 2023.
