Loss of Bonnie Taylor Bonnie Tyler, the 1980s rock legend best known for Total Eclipse Of The Heart, has died aged 75. Gaynor Sullivan (née Hopkins; 8th June 1951 – 8th July 2026), known professionally as Bonnie Tyler, was a Welsh singer and songwriter. Known for her distinctive husky gravel-voice, Tyler came to prominence with the release of her debut studio album The World Starts Tonight (1977) and its singles "Lost in France" and "More Than a Lover". Her single "It's a Heartache" reached number four on the UK singles chart and number three on the US Billboard Hot 100. Posted: 260709 Bonnie Tyler was known to millions as the gravel-voiced singer behind '80s hit Total Eclipse of the Heart and for It's A Heartache released in 1978, It's a Heartache was a global smash hitting number one in Australia, Canada, Finland, France, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Brazil and Argentina and number four in the UK, number three in the US and number two in Germany. Along the way it sold 6 million physical copies worldwide (including a million in France and the US and half a million in the UK). The song has been covered many times by a diverse list of artists including Rod Stewart, David Johanson (of the New York Dolls,), Ronnie Spector of the Ronettes, Glaswegian Indiepopsters Arab Strap, rocker Gene Vincent and most recently pop superstar Miley Cyrus. It's a Heartache: Link Music V8 members remember from the 1970s and 80s We have a series with members' choices of music they remember from earlier years and enjoy today. Any further contributions twill be very welcome. Send the details and a link to an online recording. Contact & Members' Memorable Music series