Eurovision 2013 singer Bonnie Tyler is in a medically induced coma following emergency surgery in Portugal. Her representatives have requested privacy during this time.
It was announced with great sadness today that Welsh music icon Bonnie Tyler, who represented the United Kingdom in Eurovision 2013 with the song “Believe In Me“, has been placed in a medically induced coma following emergency bowel surgery in Portugal. The singer’s representatives confirmed that doctors took this step to assist in her recovery process. Tyler, 74, best known for her global hit “Total Eclipse Of The Heart“, was initially reported to be recovering well after the medical procedure performed earlier this week.
Medical Status Update
A spokesperson for Tyler confirmed the development on Friday, May 8th, stating that doctors decided on the induced coma to ease the strain on her body following the complex surgery. In an official statement, her team noted: “We know you all wish her a full recovery and ask for her privacy to be respected during this difficult time. We will issue a further statement when we can.”
The news comes just days after Tyler was rushed to a hospital in the city of Faro, Portugal, where she maintains a home. Although initial reports suggested the surgery was a success, the latest update places one of the most recognizable voices in British rock and pop under close medical supervision. Tyler was scheduled to begin a concert tour later this month across several countries, including Austria, Czechia, and Turkey, but her ability to perform is now in serious doubt given the current situation.
Bonnie Tyler: A Legendary Career
Born in 1951 as Gaynor Hopkins, Tyler is considered one of the defining voices of 80s rock-pop music, characterized by her uniquely husky vocal style. Her global breakthrough arrived in 1983 with “Total Eclipse Of The Heart“, which topped the charts in both the UK and the US, followed by the anthem “Holding Out For A Hero“, which remains culturally significant today.
Throughout a career spanning five decades, Tyler has maintained consistent success across Europe. In 2013, she represented the United Kingdom at the Eurovision Song Contest in Malmö with the song “Believe In Me“, where she finished in 19th place. Alongside modern collaborations, such as her 2025 single with David Guetta, she was awarded an MBE in 2022 for her services to music – one of the most prestigious honors in the United Kingdom. Today, she is regarded as an iconic artist who successfully bridged the gap between classic rock and accessible pop, influencing generations of creators.
United Kingdom at Eurovision 2026
“Eins, Zwei, Drei” is the song that will be performed by the singer Look Mum No Computer, which will represent the United Kingdom in the Grand Final of Eurovision 2026, on May 16th, in Vienna, Austria. The United Kingdom will also perform in the second semi final on May 14th, between Ukraine and Albania. The song was written by Look Mum No Computer himself together with Thomas Stengaard, Kasse Midtsian Nymann and Julie Aagaard. The song is performed entirely in English, alongside the German numbers.
Currently, the United Kingdom is ranked 20th in the betting tables ahead of Eurovision 2026.
Eurovision 2026: This will be the United Kingdom’s 68th participation in Eurovision. The United Kingdom joined the competition in 1957 and has won it five times over the years. The United Kingdom’s last victory was in Eurovision 1997 with the song ‘Love Shine A Light’ performed by the band Katrina and the Waves.
