Bonnie Tyler, Welsh singer of 'Total Eclipse of the Heart,' dies at 75
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh singer known for her distinctive gravelly voice and iconic 1980s hits like "Total Eclipse of the Heart" and "Holding Out for a Hero," has died at age 75. She passed away after undergoing emergency intestinal surgery in Portugal earlier this year. Tyler was discovered by a talent scout and went on to become the first and only Welsh artist to achieve a number one hit in the United States. Her red leather outfit from the Faster Than the Speed of Night album era became a fan favorite, and her song "Holding Out for a Hero" was dubbed the "ultimate pop anthem" by music journalists.
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Bonnie had 'no big ideas' about recording until she was spotted by a talent scout
Holding out for a Hero: The classic hit was called the 'ultimate pop anthem' by music journalists in the 80s
Bonnie was the first - and only - Welsh artist to have a number one in the US
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