Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler, renowned for her powerful husky voice and 1980s hits, has sadly passed away at the age of 75 in a hospital in Portugal.Tributes have poured in from across the music world and beyond following the announcement by her family on social media.

Born Gaynor Hopkins in 1951 in Neath, Wales, Tyler rose from humble beginnings, working in a grocery shop before being discovered singing in local clubs.She adopted the stage name Bonnie Tyler and developed her signature raspy vocal style after surgery on her vocal cords.

Her breakthrough came with the 1978 hit 'It's a Heartache', but it was 'Total Eclipse of the Heart' in 1983, written by Jim Steinman, that catapulted her to global stardom.The power ballad remains a classic, amassing over a billion streams on Spotify and views on YouTube.Other notable tracks include 'Holding Out for a Hero' from the Footloose soundtrack.

Throughout her career, Tyler released 17 studio albums, represented the UK at Eurovision in 2013, and was awarded an MBE in 2022 for her services to music.

She was known for her down-to-earth personality, keeping her Welsh accent, and enjoying a normal life with her husband Robert Sullivan, splitting time between Wales and Portugal.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Rod Stewart, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Cliff Richard, Bryan Adams, and Katherine Jenkins were among those paying heartfelt tributes, highlighting her impact on generations of fans.Her music continues to resonate, especially during eclipse events.This loss marks the end of an era for 80s power ballads and Welsh music legends.