Bonnie Tyler Stable After Emergency Intestinal Surgery in Portugal

Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler is in stable condition in a Portuguese hospital after emergency intestinal surgery last week.

Tyler's spokesman told the BBC that as of this morning, the 74-year-old singer remains seriously ill but stable in Faro General Hospital. Doctors remain positive about her full recovery.

"When there is any further news of Bonnie's condition, then we will issue another statement," the spokesman added.

Tyler was admitted to the hospital on Wednesday and placed in an induced coma after the operation. Fans left comments on her Facebook page sending well wishes, including some who had similar surgery.

A Friday post on the singer's Facebook page thanked supporters for the "incredible outpouring of love and well wishes we've received for Bonnie over the last few days. It truly means the world".

Guitarist Ed Poole wrote that he and the band "are hoping and praying that she pulls through". Katrina Leskanich of Katrina and the Waves posted: "Dearest Bonnie. Make a speedy recovery and come back rocking! We love you."

Tyler, who grew up in Neath, is best known for her 1983 power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart", which topped charts in the US and UK. She represented the UK at the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest, placing 19th out of 26 acts, and received an MBE for services to music in 2023.