Bonnie Tyler latest as 74-year-old star put in coma after ‘emergency surgery’

14 May 2026, 09:19 | Updated: 14 May 2026, 09:21

Bonnie Tyler on stage — Bonnie Tyler was put in an induced coma after needing emergency surgery. Picture: Getty

By Hannah Watkin

The ‘Total Eclipse of the Heart’ singer is in hospital in Portugal.

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Bonnie Tyler is "seriously ill but stable" after being admitted to hospital for "emergency intestinal surgery" last week.

Portuguese daily newspaper Correio da Manhã reports the 'More Than a Lover' singer had to be resuscitated on Friday (May 8) after suffering a cardiac arrest while doctors attempted to bring her out of an induced coma.

The 74-year-old is reportedly fighting a "serious infection" caused by a perforated appendix, but a friend of the singer told the Portuguese press doctors remain "positive" about the singer's chances of recovery.

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Late last Wednesday (May 6), it was reported by the Welsh singer's team via social media that Bonnie was “recuperating” after being taken to hospital for emergency intestinal surgery in Portugal.

The 'Total Eclipse of the Heart' singer's team's full statement read: “We are very sorry to announce that Bonnie has been admitted to hospital in Faro, Portugal, where she has a home, for emergency intestinal surgery.

“The surgery went well and she is now recuperating,” it continued.

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“We know that all of her friends, family and fans will be concerned about this news and will be wishing her well for a full and swift recovery,” it added.

Later on Thursday, a spokesperson for Bonnie confirmed she had been placed in a coma to "aid her recovery".

Fans have taken to the comments of her recent social media posts to wish the ‘Holding Out for a Hero’ star “get well soon”.

In a statement released on Tuesday (May 12) a spokesperson updated fans, saying: "As of this morning, Bonnie remains seriously ill but stable in hospital in Faro, however, her doctors are still positive that she will make a full recovery.

"When there is any further news of Bonnie's condition, then we will issue another statement."

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Bonnie’s surgery follows her return to the UK in March to perform three shows which featured a mix of her greatest hits and also some new material.

The Welsh singer released her most recent single, ‘One World One Home’, just a couple of weeks ago on April 24, and is set to perform in Malta and Germany later this month.

Whether or not these shows will need to be postponed as a result of her surgery remains to be seen.

As well as appearances at several festivals across Europe this summer, Bonnie is also due to be heading out on her Jubilee Tour across the continent this autumn.