Legendary Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler has passed away aged 75. The singer, whose real name was Gaynor Hopkins, was known for hits including “Total Eclipse of the Heart”, “It’s a Heartache” and “Holding out for a Hero”. Her family posted a statement on her Instagram page which said: “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.” Last month, her family revealed she had emerged from a coma but remained seriously ill in intensive care, thanking fans for their continued support. The Welsh singer with one of music’s most distinctive voices Born in Skewen, Neath Port Talbot, South Wales, she first rose to prominence in the late 1970s with the hit singles “Lost in France” and “It’s a Heartache”, the latter becoming an international success and establishing her as one of the UK’s leading female artists. Tyler achieved worldwide superstardom in 1983 with “Total Eclipse of the Heart”, written and produced by Jim Steinman. The song topped charts around the world and remains one of the best-selling singles of all time. She followed it with “Holding Out for a Hero”, another enduring classic that has featured in numerous films, television programmes and sporting events. Mixing a influences from rock, country, and pop, Tyler was known for her distinctive gravelly, husky voice. Country music and Eurovision She sold more than 100 million records worldwide and received multiple award nominations, including Grammy and Brit Award recognition. She released 18 studio albums and in 2013, she represented the UK at Eurovision with the song “Believe in Me”, a song from her country album called “Rocks and Honey”, which was recorded in Nashville and released in the same year. The song, which was written by Songwriters Hall of Fame member Desmond Child, finished in 19th place. Another song from the album, “Mom”, was covered by singer Garth Brooks. Her songs “It’s a Heartache” and “My Guns are Loaded” made it into the US Hot Country Singles chart.
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