Encouraging news about the famous Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler. The 75-year-old artist was awakened from an induced coma in which she had been for several weeks, following emergency intestinal surgery at the beginning of May.
The announcement was made on Monday by the performer’s family, via the artist’s official website.
“At 75, she is still very ill and in intensive care in Portugal,” those close to the singer said.
According to them, the artist’s condition is gradually improving, but the recovery is difficult and long-lasting.
“Although her condition is improving, the process is very slow. The medical team looking after her are optimistic though. She will recover, but it will take some time”the family members specified.
Due to health issues, all of Bonnie Tyler’s scheduled shows through the end of August have been canceled or postponed.
The artist’s managers and producers hope that she could return to the stage this fall, but admit that the chances are slim at the moment.
“We apologize to her fans and hope everyone understands these difficult circumstances,” sent his team.
The artist’s representatives added that they hope that Bonnie Tyler will be able to resume her artistic activity in the course of 2027.
A career spanning over five decades
Bonnie Tyler is one of the most famous voices in international music. The artist rose to fame in the 70s and 80s thanks to hits such as It’s a Heartache, Total Eclipse of the Heart and Holding Out for a Hero.
Known for her husky voice and unmistakable style, the singer continued to perform concerts well into her 70s. In recent years, he had more than 50 shows annually, mainly in Germany, Switzerland and Austria.
The family asks for privacy
In the message published online, the artist’s family appealed for the respect of her privacy, after the appearance of numerous speculations in the British and Portuguese press.
The insiders promised to provide new information only at important moments in the recovery.
For now, fans around the world are waiting for good news about the health of the artist who marked the history of pop-rock music and who, despite serious medical problems, continues the fight for recovery.
