Bonnie TylerBonnie Tyler (born Gaynor Hopkins, 1951–2026) was an iconic Welsh singer widely celebrated for her distinctively husky, gravelly voice. Her trademark tone developed following vocal nodule surgery in 1977, transforming her career. She first found international success with the classic 1977 hit “It’s a Heartache”. In the 1980s, Tyler collaborated with songwriter Jim Steinman, yielding massive global chart-toppers like “Total Eclipse of the Heart” and “Holding Out for a Hero”.

She made history as the first British female artist to debut at number one on the UK Albums Chart. Tyler released over twenty albums and received an MBE in 2022.