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Bonnie Tyler Undergoes Emergency Intestinal Surgery

Published 6 May 2026

Bonnie Tyler, the 74-year-old Welsh singer known for hits like "Total Eclipse of the Heart," underwent emergency surgery for a perforated intestine at a hospital in Faro, Portugal, where she owns a home.

A spokesperson for the singer confirmed the procedure took place recently after she experienced severe abdominal pain. "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 statement read. "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."

The condition, a gastrointestinal perforation, requires urgent medical intervention to prevent complications such as internal bleeding, peritonitis, or sepsis. Prompt treatment improves recovery prospects, and Tyler is reported to be stable.

Tyler has resided part-time in the Algarve region since the 1980s, having first visited during album recordings in the 1970s. She shares her time between there and south Wales with her husband, Robert Sullivan. Just weeks ago, she described herself as fit, crediting...

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