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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Rachel Dobkin

Bonnie Tyler health update issued after emergency surgery in Portugal

  • Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler is out of a medically induced coma but remains "very unwell" in intensive care following emergency intestinal surgery in Portugal .
  • The 74-year-old, famed for "Total Eclipse of the Heart," was rushed to hospital in Faro last month after her appendix burst.
  • Her spokesperson confirmed that while her condition is improving, it is a slow process, with doctors confident of a full recovery over time.
  • Tyler's 30-date tour, scheduled to commence in July, will be cancelled or postponed, though there is hope some autumn dates may still go ahead.
  • The singer's spokesperson thanked fans globally for their "huge outpouring of love and support" during this difficult period.

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