Singer Bonnie Tyler has regained consciousness after being placed in a medically induced coma, though she remains in intensive care in Portugal. The 75-year-old artist was hospitalized in Faro in May following severe abdominal pain.
Emergency Surgery and Complications
Doctors discovered a serious bowel tear and performed emergency intestinal surgery. After complications arose, she was placed in an induced coma. Portuguese media reported that she suffered a heart attack when doctors first attempted to bring her out of the coma several weeks ago.
Latest Health Update
Her team provided an update via her website, stating she was no longer in a coma but remained very unwell and in intensive care. The statement noted: "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 Tour Dates
All of Tyler's summer tour dates have been cancelled or postponed. The statement apologized to fans, adding: "We hope to see you next year instead." It also thanked fans for their "tremendous sympathy and support from around the world," saying Tyler was aware and grateful.
Privacy Requested
Tyler's team has asked for privacy, with further updates to follow when there are significant developments.
Career Highlights
Tyler is best known for her 1983 hit "Total Eclipse of the Heart," which surpassed one billion streams on Spotify earlier this year. The song topped the UK charts for two weeks and the US charts for four weeks. She had four other Top Ten hits, including "It's a Heartache" and "Holding Out for a Hero," and represented the UK at the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest, finishing 19th. She was appointed MBE for services to music in 2023.
