Bonnie Tyler: The Unexpected Death of the Legendary Singer

British singer Gaynor Hopkins, known as Bonnie Tyler, died on July 8, 2026 at the age of 75 in a hospital in Portugal. The official announcement of the death was published on the website of the performer.

Tyler, whose career began with a local talent competition in 1969 and working as a backing vocalist for Bobby Wayne and the Dexies, became a worldwide star after the 1978 hit It's a Heartache. The song became her calling card. During her career (including 18 studio albums), she received several nominations for Grammys and Brit Awards, but was never able to win the top prize.

In 1977, after surgery on the larynx, her voice acquired a characteristic hoarseness. In 2013, she represented the UK at the Eurovision Song Contest, and in 2023 she was awarded the Order and the title of Chevalier of the British Empire. Bonnie Tyler has performed several times in Russia, including in Moscow (at the Olympic sports complex in 1988) and GKD, where her last concert took place in 2020. Her sudden death came as a shock to fans around the world.