70s hitmaker Bonnie Tyler, best known for “Total Eclipse of the Heart,” has been put into an induced coma by her doctors.
A statement on May 6, on her website:
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. We know that all of her family, friends, and fans will be concerned about this news and will be wishing her well for a full and swift recovery.
Bonnie has been put into an induced coma by her doctors to aid her recovery. We know that you all wish her well and ask for privacy at this difficult time please. We will issue a further statement when we are able to.
Bonnie Tyler, 74, reportedly in induced coma after being rushed to hospital https://t.co/O3ERtuwSbS pic.twitter.com/5psiLvG1l0
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'Total Eclipse of the Heart' Singer Bonnie Tyler Hospitalized and ‘Recuperating’ After Emergency Surgery in Portugal https://t.co/ANY3Db64jd
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