July 9, 2026 — 7:15pmBonnie Tyler, the singer known for hits including Total Eclipse of the Heart and Holding Out for a Hero, has died at the age of 75.A statement published on Tyler’s website reads:“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 she was being treated for.”“We will issue a further statement shortly but for now ask for privacy to deal with this tragedy.”Bonnie Tyler has died aged 75.AP Photo/Alastair GrantMore to come.Aine Ryan is Homepage Editor at The Sydney Morning Herald.Connect via email.From our partners