Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh singer whose raspy voice made \u201cTotal Eclipse of the Heart\u201d and \u201cHolding Out for a Hero\u201d among the defining pop hits of the 1980s, has died after an illness in Portugal, her family and team announced. She was 75.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBonnie\u2019s 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,\u201d a statement<\/a> posted to her social media accounts said. \u201cWe will issue a further statement shortly but for now ask for privacy to deal with this tragedy.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Nearly a month earlier, Tyler\u2019s team said she had been placed in an induced coma after undergoing emergency intestinal surgery in Portugal. On June 15, they said she was no longer in a coma but remained \u201cvery unwell\u201d in intensive care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tyler became known internationally for her powerful, gravelly voice, a sound that helped distinguish her from other pop and rock singers of her era. Her breakthrough included \u201cIt\u2019s a Heartache,\u201d which became one of her signature songs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Her biggest hit came with \u201cTotal Eclipse of the Heart,\u201d the dramatic 1983 power ballad that became closely associated with her career and remained a staple of radio, television and film for decades. She later reached another generation of listeners with \u201cHolding Out for a Hero,\u201d which became one of her most recognizable songs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tyler continued performing for decades after her commercial peak, touring internationally and remaining a familiar figure in European pop and rock music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In June, her team said Tyler was aware of the outpouring of support from fans around the world and was grateful for the good wishes she had received.<\/p>\n\n\n\n