The 74-year-old was hospitalized in Faro, Portugal, and had to undergo surgery. Now Bonnie Tyler’s condition has worsened.
May 8, 2026, 9:12 amMay 8, 2026, 9:12 am
Jennifer Doemkes / t-online
Concern for Bonnie Tyler: It was announced on Wednesday that the British singer was in a clinic in Faro, southern Portugal, due to a medical emergency. The 74-year-old underwent emergency intestinal surgery in the hospital, the Portuguese newspapers “Correio da Manhã” and “Diário de Notícias” reported, citing hospital sources.
Bonnie Tyler is in a coma after emergency surgery.Image: www.imago-images.de
Accordingly, the “Total Eclipse of the Heart” interpreter, who comes from Wales and has been at the for several years Algarve was diagnosed with an intestinal perforation after days of pain. Bonnie Tyler’s social media channels said: “The operation went well and she is now recovering.” But just a day later, her condition is said to have worsened dramatically.
“Bonnie was put into an induced coma by her doctors”
After speculation in local media that fueled fans’ fears, the singer’s management spoke out again. “Bonnie was placed in an induced coma by her doctors to support her recovery,” a statement shared with the BBC said on Thursday.
“We know that you wish her all the best and ask that you respect her privacy during this difficult time,” it continues. A further statement will be made “as soon as we are able to do so,” the spokesman concluded.
Bonnie Tyler, whose real name is Gaynor Hopkins, has been on stage for five decades. She had her breakthrough in 1976 with “Lost in France” and shortly afterwards became a global star with “It’s A Heartache”. The singer with the smoky voice enjoyed great success, especially in the eighties, with titles such as “Total Eclipse of the Heart” and “Holding Out for a Hero”. In 2013, Bonnie took Tyler for Great Britain on Eurovision Song Contest took part and came in 19th place.