Tributes to Bonnie Tyler continue to arrive from around the world, days after the Welsh singer's death at 75 in a hospital in Faro, Portugal. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's spokesperson said he was "saddened" by her passing, calling her "one of Britain's greatest recording artists." Wales Secretary of State Jo Stevens called Tyler a "Welsh music icon" in a tribute posted to social media.
Musicians have continued adding their voices as well. French DJ David Guetta, who collaborated with Tyler on the song "Together," wrote that her "music and spirit will live on forever." Singer Bryan Adams, who worked with Tyler on "Straight From The Heart," thanked her for "such a great voice" in a tribute posted to X. Tyler's representative and longtime music executive Judd Lander added, "Bonnie was unique, she was a one-off, great sense of humor, a stunning voice and great stage presence. The world has lost one hell of a great talent."
Born Gaynor Hopkins, Tyler grew up in public housing in Skewen, Wales, the daughter of a coal miner, before her raspy vocal power carried her to three Grammy nominations and a career spanning five decades. As previously reported, that same perseverance was rooted in a lifelong faith that traced back to her upbringing in a small Welsh chapel community - a thread fans and fellow artists have returned to often in the days since her passing.
No funeral arrangements have been announced. Tyler's family has asked for continued privacy, saying in a statement, "We will issue a further statement shortly but for now ask for privacy to deal with this tragedy." She is survived by her husband of over 50 years, Robert Sullivan.
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