Bonnie Tyler's death mourned by Catherine Zeta-Jones, Rod Stewart, Bryan Adams

entertainment / Celebrities and Showbiz Celebrities and Showbiz Bonnie Tyler’s death mourned by Catherine Zeta-Jones, Rod Stewart, Bryan Adams The Associated Press, The Star/Asia News Network / 09:09 AM July 10, 2026 Share: Singer Bonnie Tyler performs her song “Believe in Me” during a rehearsal for the final of the Eurovision Song Contest at the Malmo Arena in Malmo, Sweden on May 17, 2013. Image: AP Photo/Alastair Grant, File Celebrities across the entertainment industry mourned the death of Bonnie Tyler at age 75, expressing affection and admiration for the gravelly voiced, Grammy-nominated Welsh pop star. The singer, best-known for her chart-topping power ballad “Total Eclipse of the Heart,” died unexpectedly in a hospital in Portugal where she was being treated for an illness, her family said Thursday.

She was hospitalized in May in Faro, where she had a home, for emergency intestinal surgery. She had been placed in an induced coma for a period but was reportedly improving last month. Some notable reaction: Article continues after this advertisement Catherine Zeta-Jones “My heart is broken with the news that our dearest Bonnie Tyler has passed away.

Bonnie was married to my cousin and has been such a part of my life. We are photographed here together the night before my wedding. So sang and rocked it at my wedding.

An extraordinary woman with vocals to match. A one of kind artist, who so easily could have been a comedian because she was one of the funniest people I ever met. Thank you Bonnie for the joy you brought so many.

Sleep tight beautiful lady. We shall forever ‘Keep A Welcome In The Hillsides’ of Wales for you. Sending my love to Robert and the family.

God Bless.”FEATURED STORIES ENTERTAINMENT Coco Martin’s ‘Sigabo’ under fire over alleged use of AI on TV ENTERTAINMENT Andrew Garfield says Alex Eala's Wimbledon journey 'really inspiring' ENTERTAINMENT Bonnie Tyler, singer of ‘Total Eclipse of the Heart,’ dies at 75 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Catherine Zeta-Jones (@catherinezetajones) Rod Stewart “We shared similar styles of vocalizing. She was a good pal, a true soul stirrer.

I sing ‘It’s A Heartache’ every night on tour. I’ll miss you darling Bonnie.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sir Rod Stewart (@sirrodstewart) Bryan Adams “Dear Bonnie Tyler passed today, she had such a great voice and I’ll always be grateful of her beautiful version of Straight From The Heart.

Thanks Bonnie. RIP.” Dear Bonnie Tyler passed today, she had such a great voice and I’ll always be grateful of her beautiful version of Straight From The Heart.

♥️ Thanks Bonnie. RIP— Bryan Adams (@bryanadams) July 9, 2026 Katrina Leskanich of Katrina and the Waves “I’m so sad for Robert, Bonnie’s extended family and the whole world who loved Bonnie Tyler. She was incredibly fun to tour with, always laughing, warm hearted and effervescent.

There will never be a voice so instantly recognisable and distinctive. She will be so missed but like Bonnie, her iconic sons will be in our hearts forever.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bonnie Tyler (@bonnietylerofficial) Kevin Bacon “One of the great voices of rock.

I could not imagine chicken racing a tractor to any other song. RIP” — in a statement to Entertainment Weekly, referencing the use of Tyler’s “Holding Out for a Hero” in his iconic 1984 film, “Footloose” Article continues after this advertisement Tony Hadley “So sad to hear about Bonnie Tyler. She was an incredible woman, so kind and friendly to me as a young artist.

Over the years, we met several times and she was always the same Bonnie. Her voice was truly amazing and standing next to her you really got to feel her power. A beautiful legend.

My sincere condolences to her lovely husband Bob, her family and her wonderful band at this very sad time.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tony Hadley (@thetonyhadley) Sir Cliff Richard “Another wonderful friend gone too soon. Bonnie’s infectious zest for life entertained so many around the world, and to be a good friend to all, including me.

It is shocking news to wake up to you this morning and I send my love to her family at this very sad time. RIP Bonnie…. Cliff xx.”

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