Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler is no longer in a coma but remains very unwell in intensive care, according to a statement on her official website. The 75-year-old singer, known for her husky voice and hit songs such as Total Eclipse of the Heart, was taken to a hospital near her home in Faro, Portugal earlier this month for emergency intestinal surgery.
Recovery Progress
The statement from her family and team said: Bonnie is no longer in a coma but remains very unwell and in intensive care in hospital in Portugal. Although her condition is improving, it is a slow process. Her doctors remain confident that she will make a good recovery, but it is going to take time.
Cancelled Shows
As a result, all remaining shows for this summer have been cancelled or postponed until next year where possible. This affects every current show until the end of August. The statement expressed hope that autumn shows would still go ahead.
The family apologised to fans and promoters for the disappointment but trusted they would understand and bear with us in these difficult circumstances. They thanked everyone for the huge outpouring of love and support from around the world, noting that Bonnie is aware of and grateful for the good wishes. They continue to ask for privacy and promise further updates when there are significant developments.
Background
Last week, a spokesperson for the singer said her family had been distressed by many lurid and untrue rumours circulating. Tyler, whose real name is Gaynor Hopkins, achieved international fame in the 1980s with Total Eclipse of the Heart, which topped charts in the UK and US. Other hits include Holding Out for a Hero, It's a Heartache, and If You Were a Woman (And I Was a Man).
The Welsh rocker represented the UK in the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest in Malmo, Sweden, with the song Believe in Me, finishing in 19th place. She was made an MBE in 2023 for services to music, after being named in the Queen's Birthday Honours list.
