8 hours ago
4
Bonnie Tyler's final social media post before her death was a celebration of her new music as she spoke of how 'grateful' she was to be a part of it.
The singer died 'unexpectedly' at the age of 75, weeks after going into cardiac arrest following surgery which left her in an induced coma, it was announced on Thursday.
The last post shared by Bonnie personally was on May 1, just days before she had emergency surgery in Faro, Portugal, where she was living, to treat a perforated intestine, and was placed in an induced coma in the intensive care unit.
The Total Eclipse of the Heart songstress died in hospital where she was being treated following a recent illness, her family confirmed.
A statement on her official website read: 'Bonnie's family and team are heartbroken to announce that Bonnie unexpectedly passed away last night in hospital in Portugal as a result of the illness that she was being treated for.'
Prior to her death, Bonnie had been working on an original song, One World One Home, which was used in the documentary Homeless, directed by Valerio Zanoli.
Bonnie Tyler's final social media post before her death was a celebration of her new music as she spoke of how 'grateful' she was to be a part of it (stock image)
The song was recorded to help raise awareness for the homelessness crisis with the Dallas Street Choir.
The documentary takes a look at the housing crisis in Las Vegas, highlighting issues such as rising rents and gaps in mental health care
Sharing the film's trailer, Tyler wrote: 'I am grateful for the opportunity to perform on its soundtrack.'
Underneath the post, fans have begun leaving messages of condolences to Bonnie's family.
Another post on her page was posted by MP Carolyn Harris and shows a clip of her asking the Leader of the House to join her in wishing Bonnie well following news of her hospitalisation.
The performer was best known for her hits Total Eclipse Of The Heart and Holding Out For A Hero, and she had been due to start a new European tour later this year before falling ill.
Bonnie was first admitted to hospital in May to be treated for emergency bowel surgery and a perforated intestine after a burst appendix.
A spokesperson for the singer confirmed at the time: 'Bonnie has been put into an induced coma by her doctors to aid her recovery. We know that you all wish her well and ask for privacy at this difficult time please.
The singer's passing was announced in a message posted on her website and Facebook page
The singer died 'unexpectedly' at the age of 75, weeks after going into cardiac arrest following surgery which left her in an induced coma, it was announced on Thursday
'We will issue a further statement when we are able to.'
Following news of Bonnie's death, many fans rushed to the star's final Instagram post, which took on a poignant new meaning in the wake of her death.
The Instagram post was a clip of MP Carolyn Harris asking the Leader of the House to join her in wishing the Welsh singer well after news broke in mid-May that she'd been hospitalised.
Bonnie had also shared her excitement that she was involved in an original song, One World One Home, for the documentary Homeless.
Posting the film's trailer on her Instagram, Bonnie said she was 'grateful' for the chance to perform on the soundtrack.
Vernon Kay also paid tribute to Bonnie on BBC Radio 2, before playing her famous track Holding Out For A Hero.
He said: 'Sad news that Bonnie Tyler has passed, so from us on mid-mornings on BBC Radio 2 and everyone on Radio 2, our thoughts are with her family.'
Many fans paid tribute on X, writing: 'Such sad news about Bonnie Tyler. She was always one of those ''what you see, is what you get'' pop stars. The big voice, the big hair, big 80s production matched her personality - larger than life, yet down to earth. Farewell to one of Wales' finest performers.
'RIP Bonnie Tyler, thank you for giving us the best Nicholas Galitzine scene ever, Jeff singing to Total Eclipse Of The Heart in Bottoms is iconic.
'Dear Bonnie Tyler, thank you for your magnificent voice, the big smiles, the huge joy you have brought to us over the years. What a gift.'
Bonnie was due to perform at the Sunshine Festival in Worcester this summer, along with a number of European dates, and was also booked to perform at Cardiff's Utilita Arena on December 17.
It was first reported that Bonnie had started feeling unwell in May.
Bonnie was admitted to Faro hospital in May, where she underwent emergency surgery. She went into cardiac arrest last month (the hospital is pictured in May)
Bonnie married her husband Robert Sullivan in 1973, after they met while he was managing a nightclub in Swansea
She had been bedridden for two days at her Algarve home before her worried husband Robert Sullivan took her to the private hospital she was seen at before being transferred to Faro.
The singer, who has had multiple hits in her long career and competed at the Eurovision Song Contest representing the UK in 2013, is believed to have been rushed to hospital on April 30.
A day earlier, when her health woes first emerged, the spokesman had said: 'We are very sorry to announce that Bonnie has been admitted to hospital in Faro, Portugal, where she has a home, for emergency intestinal surgery.
'The surgery went well and she is now recuperating.
'We know that all of her family, friends and fans will be concerned about this news and will be wishing her well for a full and swift recovery.'
She was said to have been 'stable' in an intermediate care unit at Faro Hospital before an apparent worsening of her health led to her being transferred to intensive care.
On June 15, the singer's team said she had woken up from a medically induced coma after suffering a cardiac arrest in Portugal a month previously.
They said at the time: 'Bonnie is no longer in a coma, but remains seriously ill. Although her condition is improving, the recovery process is slow.'
Sources said she had been maintaining her professional activity in the run-up to being taken to hospital, despite complaining of persistent pain for several weeks.
Cardiac arrest is a medical emergency in which the heart suddenly and unexpectedly stops pumping blood, causing it to stop beating and disrupting oxygen flow to the body and brain.
It causes instant unconsciousness and collapse. Immediate action involving starting CPR and using a defibrillator where available is essential to prevent death.
A ruptured appendix is a severe medical emergency requiring immediate surgical intervention and antibiotics to prevent fatal infections.
When an infected appendix ruptures, it creates a hole and causes fecal matter and bacteria to leak into the abdominal cavity.
The Welsh songstress was due to start her European tour later this year.
Speaking in March, Bonnie spoke about pain she'd been having in her knees, which at the time were her only real health concerns.
All Saints star Nicole Appleton was among the first stars to pay tribute to Bonnie after her death
Following news of Bonnie's death, many fans paid tribute on X
Bonnie, whose real name was Gaynor Hopkins, was discovered by a talent scout at a club in Swansea and released her first single, Lost in France, in 1977
She told Hello!: 'I'm fit enough at the moment, touch wood, and I'm really enjoying doing the shows.
'I'm still rocking on that stage with my wonderful band, and if you've got your health, you've got everything.
'I do home Pilates, only 20 minutes a day - it's something I can do in my hotel rooms.
'I have had problems with my knees; I didn't have new knees, I had what they call washouts [a surgical knee procedure], which turned out to be very successful. So, hopefully that will last for a long time.'
Bonnie and property developer Robert split their time between their homes in Portugal and south Wales.
She first bought a property in the Algarve in the 1970s having fallen in love with the region while recording an album
English (US) ·