Fans around the world are rallying behind legendary singer Bonnie Tyler after shocking reports claimed the 74-year-old music icon has been placed in an induced coma following emergency bowel surgery in Portugal.
According to local Portuguese media, the “Total Eclipse of the Heart” star was rushed to a hospital in Faro late last month after suffering a perforated intestine, a serious medical condition that can quickly become life-threatening if left untreated.
Tyler reportedly underwent emergency surgery shortly after arriving at the hospital on April 30.
While the Welsh singer was initially said to be in stable condition following the operation, alarming new reports on Thursday claimed her health had suddenly taken a turn for the worse.
Portuguese newspaper Correio da Manhã reported that Tyler is now unconscious and breathing with the assistance of a ventilator inside an intensive care unit.
The outlet claimed the singer had originally been recovering in an intermediate care ward before doctors transferred her to intensive care after her condition deteriorated in recent hours.
“Bonnie Tyler is in an induced coma after several days at Faro hospital following intestinal surgery,” the newspaper reported.
“According to what we have learned, the singer is unconscious and connected to a breathing ventilator in the intensive care unit.”
The report also stated that doctors treating the Grammy-nominated star have allegedly admitted they are unable to predict how her condition may evolve over the next several hours, raising fears about the seriousness of the situation.
Neither Tyler nor her representatives have publicly addressed the reports as of Thursday.
The singer became one of the biggest voices of the 1980s thanks to massive hits like Total Eclipse of the Heart and Holding Out for a Hero, both of which helped cement her as a global music sensation with her unmistakable raspy vocals.
Over the decades, Tyler built a devoted fan base around the world and continued touring well into her 70s.
