UK pop singer Bonnie Tyler, famed for 'Total Eclipse of the Heart', dies aged 75
Summary
Bonnie Tyler, a Welsh pop singer famous for the 1980s hit songs "Total Eclipse of the Heart" and "Holding Out for a Hero," has died at the age of 75. She became known for her distinctive husky voice, which changed after a vocal cord operation and an accidental scream.Key Facts
- Bonnie Tyler was born Gaynor Hopkins in south Wales in 1951.
- Her unique voice was a result of a throat operation in 1977 followed by a loud scream.
- "Total Eclipse of the Heart" was released in 1983 and nominated for a Grammy Award.
- The song has been streamed over one billion times and featured in movies, TV shows, and ads.
- She also released other hits, including "Holding Out for a Hero" and "It's a Heartache."
- Tyler married Robert Sullivan in 1973 and they remained together without children.
- She represented Britain in the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest.
- In 2022, she was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire for her contribution to music.
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