Bonnie Tyler has tragically died at 75 years old. The iconic Welsh singer, who enjoyed a stellar career spanning five decades, suffered a brief health struggle, which saw her put in an induced coma following surgery. A statement confirmed: "Bonnie’s family and team are heartbroken to announce that Bonnie unexpectedly passed away last night in hospital in Portugal as a result of the illness that she was being treated for. We will issue a further statement shortly, but for now, ask for privacy to deal with this tragedy."

Just months before her death, Bonnie shared a sad truth behind one of her biggest songs, Total Eclipse of the Heart. She opened up about the hit during her last TV appearance before her surgery, on ITV's Lorraine. Before her health scare, host Lorraine Kelly asked whether she receives royalties from the iconic 1983 pop-rock ballad she is best known for, to which she made a heartbreaking admission.

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