Singer Bonnie Tyler had to be resuscitated after going into cardiac arrest when doctors attempted to bring her out of an induced coma at a hospital in the Algarve, according to reports from Portuguese daily Correio da Manha. The medical emergency exacerbated the 74-year-old Welsh singer's condition following life-saving surgery for a burst appendix.
Ongoing Critical Condition
Tyler remains in an induced coma in the intensive care unit at Faro Hospital. Medics are working to control a serious infection caused by a perforated intestine. Her longtime friend Liberto Mealha stated that doctors are positive she can make a full recovery, though the situation remains uncertain.
Details of the Health Crisis
Mealha, who first met Tyler when he opened a nightclub near her holiday home in Albufeira in the 1980s, explained that she began feeling unwell during a concert in London. Initial tests did not detect anything, but after traveling to the Algarve, she experienced severe abdominal pain. Two days later, she was transferred from a private hospital to Faro Hospital for emergency surgery after her appendix burst.
Tyler had reportedly been bedridden for two days at her Algarve home before her husband, Robert Sullivan, took her to the private hospital. A spokesman for the singer confirmed that the induced coma was intended to aid her recovery after the burst appendix.
Timeline of Events
Tyler was admitted to Faro Hospital on April 30 for emergency intestinal surgery. Initially stable in an intermediate care unit, her condition worsened, leading to a transfer to intensive care. Sources indicate she had been complaining of persistent pain for several weeks but continued professional activities until her hospitalization.
Cardiac Arrest and Recovery
Reports that Tyler suffered cardiac arrest and required resuscitation have not been officially commented on by her representatives. Cardiac arrest is a medical emergency where the heart stops pumping blood, requiring immediate CPR and defibrillation. A ruptured appendix can lead to fatal infections if not treated promptly with surgery and antibiotics.
Support from Family and Fans
Mealha noted that Tyler's husband remains by her bedside daily, leaving only to sleep at home. He expressed gratitude to the medical staff, believing that if Tyler had stayed in the UK, she might not have survived. Well-wishers have taken to social media to offer support, with messages highlighting the excellent care at Faro Hospital and urging Tyler to recover.
