’80s music icon Bonnie Tyler is no longer in an induced coma but remains in intensive care following emergency surgery, according to an update shared by her family and team.
The 75-year-old Welsh singer was rushed to hospital near her home in Faro, Portugal earlier this month for emergency intestinal surgery.
In a statement posted to her official website, Tyler’s family said her condition had improved but she remained seriously unwell.
“Bonnie’s family and team would like to update everyone on how she is progressing with her recovery,” the statement said.
“Bonnie is no longer in a coma but remains very unwell and in intensive care in hospital in Portugal. Although her condition is improving it is a slow process.
“Her doctors remain confident that she will make a good recovery but it is going to take time.
“As such we are sorry to tell everyone that we will be cancelling, or postponing until next year where possible, all of our remaining shows this summer.
“This will affect every current show until the end of August. At present we are still hopeful that our shows in the autumn will go ahead.”
They then apologised to fans and event organisers affected by the cancellations and postponement.
“We would like to thank everyone for the huge outpouring of love and support from all over the world that we have received for Bonnie and want to tell you that she is aware of, and very grateful for, your good wishes.
“Bonnie’s family continue to ask for privacy and promise that we will issue further updates as soon as there are significant developments to share.”
The update comes after Tyler’s representatives moved to address speculation surrounding her condition.
Last week, a spokesperson said the family had been distressed by a number of “lurid and untrue rumours” circulating online.
Tyler had been scheduled to perform at the Sunshine Festival in Worcester, along with several European tour dates. Her team remains hopeful that a planned concert at Cardiff’s Utilita Arena on December 17 will still go ahead.
Born Gaynor Hopkins, Tyler rose to international fame in the 1980s with the chart-topping hit Total Eclipse of the Heart.
Known for her distinctive husky voice, she went on to record a string of popular songs including Holding Out for a Hero, It’s a Heartache and If You Were a Woman (And I Was a Man).
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