Singer Bonnie Tyler has come out of a coma but remains in critical condition in intensive care, according to an update on her official website. The Grammy-nominated pop star, known for her distinctive voice, was hospitalized last month in Faro, Portugal, where she resides, for urgent intestinal surgery. Following the surgery, she was placed in a medically induced coma.
While Tyler is now awake and her condition is slowly improving, her recovery process is ongoing. Her medical team is optimistic about her recovery but acknowledges that it will require time, as stated in the latest update on Monday. Due to her health situation, Tyler’s scheduled performances up to August have been either canceled or rescheduled, but there is optimism that the shows planned for the autumn will proceed as planned.
The 75-year-old artist rose to fame with her iconic 1980s power ballad “Total Eclipse of the Heart,” a song that continues to captivate audiences whenever there is a solar or lunar eclipse. Hailing from Wales and coming from a background as a coal miner’s daughter, Tyler had an earlier hit in 1978 with “It’s a Heartache” before achieving widespread recognition with “Total Eclipse of the Heart,” a song penned by Jim Steinman, known for his work with Meat Loaf.
Overall, Tyler’s fans continue to show support and well-wishes for her recovery, hoping to see her back on stage soon.