Singer Bonnie Tyler of 'Total Eclipse of the Heart' dies at 75

Key Points:

• Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star famous for her 1983 hit "Total Eclipse of the Heart," has died at age 75 in a hospital in Portugal after being treated for an illness and undergoing emergency intestinal surgery.
• Tyler earned three Grammy nominations and was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire in 2022 for her contributions to music, largely due to the enduring popularity of "Total Eclipse of the Heart," which has surpassed 1 billion streams.
• Her signature song, known for its dramatic and powerful style, remains culturally significant and has been covered and featured in films and TV shows over decades, continuing to captivate new generations during solar and lunar eclipses.
• Born Gaynor Hopkins in Wales, Tyler developed her distinctive husky voice after throat surgery in 1976 and achieved early success with hits like "Lost in France" and "It’s a Heartache" before collaborating with songwriter Jim Steinman on her biggest hit.
• Tyler continued to perform and release music into the 2010s, including representing the UK in the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest and collaborating with artists like Rod Stewart and Joe Jonas, maintaining a lasting presence in the music industry.