Singer Bonnie Tyler out of coma; all summer shows canceled
What's the story
Welsh pop star Bonnie Tyler, known for her 1983 hit Total Eclipse of the Heart, is reportedly out of a medically induced coma but is still "very unwell." The 75-year-old singer had been hospitalized in Faro, Portugal, after undergoing emergency intestinal surgery in May. Despite the positive news about her condition improving, Tyler's family has canceled all her remaining summer shows to allow for a full recovery.
Health update
'Her condition is improving, it is a slow process'
Tyler's manager, Matt Davis, shared an update on her health. He said in a statement, "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."
Show cancellations
All remaining summer shows canceled or postponed
Davis added, "We are sorry to tell everyone that we will be canceling or postponing until next year, where possible, all of our remaining shows this summer." "This will affect every current show until the end of August. At present, we are still hopeful that our shows in the autumn will go ahead," he said.
Health complications
Reports claimed Tyler had a cardiac arrest
Tyler was reportedly rushed to a hospital last month after experiencing severe abdominal pain. The singer was put into a medically induced coma to aid her recovery. However, there were reports that the doctor's attempts to bring her out of the coma earlier ended up with more complications as the singer went into cardiac arrest at the time.
Career highlights
Who is Tyler?
Tyler, born Gaynor Hopkins, shot to fame in the 1980s with her hit single Total Eclipse of the Heart. The song was a chart-topping success in both the UK and the US. Other popular tracks by her include It's a Heartache, Holding Out For a Hero, and If You Were a Woman (And I Was a Man). She was named a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in 2023 for her contributions to music.