Celebrities across the entertainment industry mourned at age 75, expressing affection and admiration for the gravelly voiced, Grammy-nominated Welsh pop star.
The singer, best-known for her chart-topping power ballad 鈥淭otal Eclipse of the Heart,鈥� died unexpectedly in a hospital in Portugal where she was being treated for an illness, her family said Thursday. She was hospitalized in May in Faro, where she had a home, for emergency intestinal surgery. She had been placed in an induced coma for a period but was reportedly .
Some notable reaction:
Catherine Zeta-Jones
鈥淢y heart is broken with the news that our dearest Bonnie Tyler has passed away. Bonnie was married to my cousin and has been such a part of my life. We are photographed here together the night before my wedding. So sang and rocked it at my wedding. An extraordinary woman with vocals to match. A one of kind artist, who so easily could have been a comedian because she was one of the funniest people I ever met. Thank you Bonnie for the joy you brought so many. Sleep tight beautiful lady. We shall forever 鈥楰eep A Welcome In The Hillsides鈥� of Wales for you. Sending my love to Robert and the family. God Bless鈥� 鈥�
Rod Stewart
鈥淲e shared similar styles of vocalizing. She was a good pal, a true soul stirrer. I sing 鈥業t鈥檚 A Heartache鈥� every night on tour. I鈥檒l miss you darling Bonnie.鈥� 鈥�
Bryan Adams
鈥淒ear Bonnie Tyler passed today, she had such a great voice and I鈥檒l always be grateful of her beautiful version of Straight From The Heart. Thanks Bonnie. RIP鈥� 鈥�
Katrina Leskanich of Katrina and the Waves
鈥淚’m so sad for Robert, Bonnie’s extended family and the whole world who loved Bonnie Tyler. She was incredibly fun to tour with, always laughing, warm hearted and effervescent. There will never be a voice so instantly recognisable and distinctive. She will be so missed but like Bonnie, her iconic sons will be in our hearts forever.鈥� 鈥�
Kevin Bacon
鈥淥ne of the great voices of rock. 鈥� I could not imagine chicken racing a tractor to any other song. RIP鈥� 鈥� , referencing the use of Tyler’s 鈥淗olding Out For a Hero鈥� in his iconic 1984 film, 鈥淔ootloose鈥�
Tony Hadley
鈥淪o sad to hear about Bonnie Tyler. She was an incredible woman, so kind and friendly to me as a young artist. Over the years, we met several times and she was always the same Bonnie. Her voice was truly amazing and standing next to her you really got to feel her power. A beautiful legend. My sincere condolences to her lovely husband Bob, her family and her wonderful band at this very sad time.鈥� 鈥�
Sir Cliff Richard
鈥淎nother wonderful friend gone too soon. Bonnie鈥檚 infectious zest for life entertained so many around the world, and to be a good friend to all, including me. It is shocking news to wake up to you this morning and I send my love to her family at this very sad time. RIP Bonnie鈥�. Cliff xx鈥� 鈥�
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