Bonnie Tyler’s fans will be holding on to her music forever.
The Welsh singer, whose songs “Total Eclipse of the Heart” and “Holding Out for a Her” dominated the ‘80s and beyond, died on July 8. She was 75.
“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,” her loved ones wrote in a July 9 social media announcement. “We will issue a further statement shortly but for now ask for privacy to deal with this tragedy.”
Tyler’s passing comes after a challenging period with her health: In mid-June, she emerged from a month-long, medically induced coma after undergoing emergency surgery to treat a perforated intestine.
At the time, her family shared that the singer remained “very unwell” and that Tyler’s concerts had been canceled through August.
“Although her condition is improving it is a slow process,” her family added. “Her doctors remain confident that she will make a good recovery but it is going to take time.”