Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler, the iconic voice behind the worldwide hit Total Eclipse Of The Heart, has died aged 75.
The singer’s death was confirmed in a statement shared on her official website, with fans paying tribute to one of Wales’ most recognisable musical stars.
Tyler had recently faced health difficulties after being admitted to hospital in Faro, Portugal, where she has a home, for emergency intestinal surgery.
At the time, a spokesperson said the procedure had gone well and that the singer was recovering. Tyler was later placed into an induced coma as doctors continued to support her recovery.
Born Gaynor Hopkins in Skewen, Wales, Tyler became a global music star thanks to her distinctive husky voice and powerful performances.
Her biggest success came in 1983 with Total Eclipse Of The Heart, written and produced by Jim Steinman. The dramatic ballad became an international hit, reaching number one in the UK and US charts and becoming one of the defining songs of the 1980s.
Tyler also enjoyed huge success with songs including Holding Out For A Hero, It’s A Heartache and If You Were A Woman (And I Was A Man).
Her career began in the 1970s, with her breakthrough single Lost In France in 1976 launching a career that would go on to span five decades.
The singer continued performing throughout her life and was due to tour Europe later this year to celebrate 50 years since the release of Lost In France.
In 2023, Tyler was awarded an MBE for services to music, recognising her contribution to the industry and her decades of success.
Known for her powerful vocals and unforgettable hits, Tyler became one of Wales’ most successful musical exports, with her songs continuing to be loved by fans around the world.
Tributes are expected to be shared by fellow musicians and fans following news of her death.
