"Doctors have expressed confidence in her recovery."
Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler, 75, is no longer in a coma but remains in the intensive care unit of a hospital near Faro, Portugal, following emergency intestinal surgery in May. Her condition is reported to be improving, though recovery is described as slow.
Medical Status
According to statements on her official website and from her family, Tyler underwent emergency intestinal surgery in May and was placed in an induced coma. She has since regained consciousness but remains in intensive care. Doctors have expressed confidence in her recovery. The family has described Tyler as "very unwell."
Tour and Performance Schedule
All scheduled summer 2024 performances have been cancelled. Some dates have been postponed to 2025 where possible. As of the latest reports, a performance planned for October 23 in Bucharest, Romania, remains scheduled. The family noted that Tyler may return to the stage in the autumn.
Family Statements
Tyler's family has expressed gratitude for worldwide support and stated that Tyler is aware of and appreciative of the well-wishes. The family apologized to fans and promoter partners for the cancellations. They also expressed distress over what they described as "lurid and untrue rumours" about her health.
Biography
Born Gaynor Hopkins, Tyler gained international fame in the 1980s with hits including "Total Eclipse of the Heart." She represented the United Kingdom in the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest and was appointed MBE in 2023. She was scheduled to launch a European tour in late May 2024 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of her recording career, which began with her debut single in 1976.