Bonnie Tyler
Gaynor Sullivan (née Hopkins; 8 June 1951 – 8 July 2026), known as Bonnie Tyler, was a Welsh singer and songwriter.[1]
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Gaynor Hopkins |
| Born | 8 June 1951 Skewen, Neath, Wales, UK |
| Died | 8 July 2026 (aged 75) Faro, Algarve, Portugal |
| Genres | Pop rock, rock, country rock, Wagnerian rock, progressive rock, heartland rock, soft rock, hard rock, New Wave, disco, pop, alternative rock |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 1969–2026 |
| Labels | RCA, Chrysalis, CBS, Columbia, Hansa, Atlantic, East West, CMC Records, Sony, Stick Music, ZYX Music, Celtic Swan Recordings |
| Website | Official site |
She had several major hit songs such as "Holding Out for a Hero", "Lost in France," "It's a Heartache" and "Total Eclipse of the Heart", which became major hits in the late 1970s and early 1980s.
Tyler represented the United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest 2013 in Malmö with the song "Believe in Me". The song finished in 19th place.[2]
Awards and nominations
Tyler was nominated for a Grammy Award three times and a Brit Award three times. She was awarded an MBE in 2022.
Illness and death
On 6 May 2026, Tyler had emergency surgery in Faro, Portugal to treat a perforated intestine. She was later put in an induced coma.[3][4] When doctors tried to bring her out of the coma, she went into cardiac arrest.[5]
Tyler died on 8 July 2026, aged 75.[6]
Albums
A list of Tyler's albums:[7]
- The World Starts Tonight (1977)
- Natural Force (1978)
- It's a Heartache (1978)
- Diamond Cut (1979)
- Goodbye to the Island (1981)
- Faster Than The Speed Of Night (1983)
- Secret Dreams And Forbidden Fire (1986)
- Hide Your Heart (1988)
- Notes From America (1988)
- Bitterblue (1991)
- Angel Heart (1992)
- Silhouette In Red (1993)
- Free Spirit (1995)
- All In One Voice (1998)
- Heart And Soul (2002) with the City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra
- Simply Believe (2004)
- Wings (2005)
- Rocks and Honey (2013)
There are also collections of songs from the above albums.
Bonnie Tyler Media
Tyler in 1993 at her home in Wales, United Kingdom, with her gold and platinum records
Tyler with Matt Prior in an acoustic concert in Familiengarten Eberswalde on 27 May 2006
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Tyler rehearsing for the Eurovision Song Contest 2013 in Malmö, Sweden, where she represented the United Kingdom
Tyler performing on her Greatest Hits Tour in November 2016
Bonnie Tyler in 2015
References
- ↑ Taylor, Rebecca. Bonnie Tyler Measurements. Bodhizazen.org (12 November 2024). Retrieved 16 November 2024.
- ↑ "Bonnie Tyler: 'I did my best at Eurovision'" (in en-GB). BBC News. 2013-05-19. https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-22585800. Retrieved 2023-11-04.
- ↑ McCarthy, James (6 May 2026). "Bonnie Tyler recovering after being taken to hospital for surgery". BBC News. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/clyprk8prmzo. Retrieved 7 May 2026.
- ↑ Singer Bonnie Tyler placed in medically induced coma (7 May 2026)MSN. Retrieved 7 May 2026.
- ↑ Beaumont-Thomas, Ben (2026-07-09). "Bonnie Tyler, 80s pop legend known for Total Eclipse of the Heart and more, dies aged 75" (in en-GB). The Guardian. . https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/jul/09/bonnie-tyler-80s-pop-legend-known-for-total-eclipse-of-the-heart-and-more-dies-aged-75. Retrieved 2026-07-09.
- ↑ Glynn, Paul (9 July 2026). "Total Eclipse of the Heart singer Bonnie Tyler dies aged 75". BBC News. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/clypqj2z1zpo. Retrieved 9 July 2026.
- ↑ Albums, tapes, and CD's. bonnietyler.com (2009). Retrieved 13 January 2013.