Bonnie Tyler’s heartbreaking final TV interview resurfaces after her death
Renowned singer Bonnie Tyler has passed away at age 75 following complications from emergency intestinal surgery in Portugal. A final television interview has resurfaced, highlighting her enduring passion for performing and her long-standing career.
Why it matters
Tyler was a globally recognized music icon whose death has prompted tributes from across the entertainment industry.
Bonnie Tyler died at 75 following complications after emergency intestinal surgery in Portugal. Photo / Getty Images
Bonnie Tyler told how she could not wait to get back on the road in what would become her final television interview.
The late singer made the remarks months before she died aged 75 following complications after emergency intestinal surgery in Portugal.
Her death has prompted an outpouring of tributes from across the music industry, with fellow artists and fans remembering the unmistakable voice behind Total Eclipse of the Heart, Holding Out for a Hero and It’s a Heartache.
Tyler, 75, whose real name was Gaynor Hopkins, appeared on ITV’s Lorraine in February to reflect on a career spanning more than five decades.
Speaking to Lorraine Kelly, she looked ahead to a run of UK concerts, including dates in Manchester, London and Cardiff, and dismissed suggestions she might be considering retirement.
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