Singer Bonnie Tyler has woken up from an induced coma in Portugal after reportedly suffering a heart attack. The 75-year-old had health issues which led to emergency bowel surgery and the removal of her appendix in May. It was later revealed that she had to be resuscitated after going into cardiac arrest.
Condition Improving Slowly
A rep for the star has now told The Sun: 'Bonnie is no longer in a coma, but remains seriously ill. Although her condition is improving, the recovery process is slow.' She remains in intensive care in Faro, Portugal.
Health Timeline
Tyler, who is best known for her 1983 hit Total Eclipse of the Heart, reportedly started feeling unwell in London and went to a doctor there. Her long-term friend, Liberto Mealha, said nothing was detected: 'She decided to travel to the Algarve, where she began to feel severe abdominal pain. Two days later, she went to a private hospital, which urgently transferred her to the hospital in Faro because her appendix had burst and she needed emergency surgery.'
Gigs Cancelled and Fan Support
Dates for Bonnie's future gigs have been cancelled until the end of August. Thanking fans for their support, her management said in a statement: 'We would like to thank everyone for the tremendous sympathy and support from around the world.'
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