The Grammy-nominated singer, known for songs like “Holding Out for a Hero” and “It’s a Heartache,” remained active in music and touring well into her 70s, making the sudden health scare especially shocking for her longtime fans. Although her team said the surgery itself was successful, Tyler remains in the hospital recovering.
Learn more about Tyler’s health and the latest updates on her condition.
What happened to Bonnie Tyler? Why was she put in a coma?
Tyler was hospitalized in Faro, Portugal, after undergoing emergency bowel surgery in May 2026. Initially, her team said the procedure was successful and she was recovering.
A statement posted on her website on May 6, 2026, read: “We are very sorry to announce that Bonnie has been hospitalized in Faro, Portugal, where she has a home, for emergency bowel surgery. The surgery went well and she is now recovering.”
However, a day later, Tyler’s representatives confirmed that doctors had placed the singer in a medically induced coma to aid her recovery while she remained under intensive medical supervision.
how Bonnie TylerIs it true now?
As of May 8, 2026, Tyler remains hospitalized in Portugal while recovering from surgery. Her manager said the medical coma was intended to help stabilize her condition and support the recovery process after the emergency operation.
Her team also requested privacy while she continues treatment.
Before her hospitalization, Tyler was still performing and preparing for a European tour in 2026, with appearances scheduled in Malta and Germany later this month.
He has Bonnie Tyler Have you ever had health problems?
Tyler has suffered from many health problems over the years, most notably issues with her voice. In the 1970s, she underwent surgery to remove vocal nodules, and complications during recovery permanently changed her voice, eventually contributing to the raspy voice that became her trademark.
In recent years, Tyler has spoken publicly about occasional knee pain and health concerns associated with aging, but she continued to tour and perform regularly into her 70s.
