Bonnie Tyler

Bonnie Tyler, born Gaynor Sullivan on 8 June 1951 in Skewen, Neath, Wales, United Kingdom, was a Welsh singer and songwriter. She passed away on 8 July 2026 at the age of 75. Her career spanned 57 years, beginning in 1969 when she was around 18. Known for her distinctive husky voice, Tyler first gained prominence with her 1977 album The World Starts Tonight and its singles "Lost in France" and "More Than a Lover." That same year, her single "It's a Heartache" climbed to number four on the UK Singles Chart and number three on the US Billboard Hot 100.

Tyler's health took a serious turn in May 2026. On May 6, she underwent emergency surgery in Faro, Portugal, where she lived, to treat a perforated intestine. She was placed in an induced coma in the intensive care unit. When doctors attempted to bring her out of the coma, she suffered a cardiac arrest and was resuscitated. On May 12, her spokesman reported she was seriously ill but stable, and that doctors were optimistic about a full recovery. On June 15, Tyler woke from the coma, though she remained "very unwell." She died on July 8 from the illness for which she had been receiving treatment.

Physically, Tyler stood 5'3" and weighed 121 lbs, with a slim build. She had blonde hair and blue eyes. Her measurements were 33–25–33 and she wore a 32B bra cup size. She was of Caucasian ethnicity. On Instagram, she had 240k followers. Her real name was Gaynor Sullivan, and she performed professionally as Bonnie Tyler.