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AP:Celebrities across the entertainment industry are mourning the death of Bonnie Tyler, expressing affection and admiration for the gravelly-voiced, Grammy-nominated Welsh pop star. The singer was 75. 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 hospitalised 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.Here are some notable reactions on social media:Catherine Zeta-Jones âMy 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-a-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 âKeep A Welcome in the Hillsidesâ of Wales for you. Sending my love to Robert and the family. God Bless.â â on InstagramRod StewartâWe shared similar styles of vocalising. She was a good pal, a true soul stirrer. I sing Itâs A Heartache every night on tour. Iâll miss you darling Bonnie.â â on InstagramBryan AdamsâDear Bonnie Tyler passed today, she had such a great voice, and Iâll always be grateful of her beautiful version of Straight From The Heart. Thanks, Bonnie. RIPâ â on XKatrina Leskanich of Katrina and the WavesâIâm so sad for Robert, Bonnieâs 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.â â on InstagramKevin BaconâOne of the great voices of rock. ⌠I could not imagine chicken racing a tractor to any other song. RIPâ â in a statement to Entertainment Weekly, referencing the use of Tylerâs Holding Out For a Hero in his iconic 1984 film, Footloose.Tony HadleyâSo 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.â â on InstagramSir Cliff RichardâAnother wonderful friend gone too soon. Bonnieâs 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.â â on Facebook
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