Bonnie Tyler ‘Remains Seriously Ill But Stable’ In Portugal

May 13, 2026 | 5:55 AM

Bonnie Tyler remains “seriously ill but stable” in a Faro, Portugal hospital following emergency intestinal surgery, her representatives confirmed Tuesday. The 74-year-old “Total Eclipse of the Heart” singer’s doctors remain optimistic about her full recovery. Tyler’s team strongly disputed Portuguese media reports claiming she suffered cardiac arrest and was placed in a medically induced coma after appendix surgery. Representatives called the circulating rumors “lurid and untrue,” stating an unauthorized associate has been sharing false information without family contact. Tyler experienced discomfort during a London performance before returning to her Portugal home, where abdominal issues led to hospitalization. Her representatives requested media stop speculation that upsets her family, friends, and fans.