Bonnie Tyler

Bonnie Tyler, 75, died on July 8, 2026. Bonnie Tyler was known publicly as a Welsh singer ("Total Eclipse of the Heart", "Holding Out for a Hero", "It's a Heartache"). Gaynor Sullivan (née Hopkins; 8 June 1951 – 8 July 2026), known professionally as Bonnie Tyler, was a Welsh singer and songwriter. Known for her distinctive husky voice, Tyler came to prominence with the release of her 1977 album The World Starts Tonight and its singles "Lost in France" and "More Than a Lover". Her 1977 single "It's a Heartache" reached number four on the UK Singles Chart, and number three on the US Billboard Hot 100. In the 1980s, Tyler ventured into rock music with songwriter and producer Jim Steinman. He wrote Tyler's biggest hit "Total Eclipse of the Heart", the lead single from her 1983 UK chart-topping album Faster Than the Speed of Night. Public biographical listings identify Tyler as a Welsh singer ("Total Eclipse of the Heart", "Holding Out for a Hero", "It's a Heartache"). This public record remains centered on Tyler's work as a Welsh singer ("Total Eclipse of the Heart", "Holding Out for a Hero", "It's a Heartache") and the documented milestones of that career.