Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh singer whose distinctive husky voice powered global hits like "Total Eclipse of the Heart" and "Holding Out for a Hero," has died. She was 75.

Tyler died on Wednesday in a hospital in Portugal, according to a statement attributed to her family and team posted on her official social media channels. The singer had been receiving treatment for an illness.

The statement indicated that "for now ask for privacy to deal with this tragedy," with a further statement expected soon. Born Gaynor Hopkins on June 8, 1951, in Skewen, Wales, Tyler's powerful vocal style propelled her to international fame.

Her career began to soar in 1977 with "It's a Heartache," which became a major hit in both the U.S. and the U.K. However, it was the 1983 power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart," written and produced by Jim Steinman, that cemented her superstardom. The song topped the Billboard Hot 100 for four weeks and also achieved number-one status in the U.K. and several other countries.

"Total Eclipse of the Heart" was featured on Tyler's fifth studio album, "Faster than the Speed of Night." The song earned her a Grammy nomination for best female pop vocal performance, sold over six million copies worldwide, and has since garnered over a billion streams on Spotify and its music video has been viewed over a billion times on YouTube.

Another significant U.S. hit was "Holding Out for a Hero," also penned by Steinman. The song appeared on the soundtrack for the 1984 film "Footloose" and was later included on Tyler's sixth album, "Secret Dreams and Forbidden Fire." Although it peaked at No. 34 on the U.S. charts, its popularity grew over time through its use in commercials and film trailers, including for "Guardians of the Galaxy" and "Masters of the Universe."

Throughout her career, Tyler released 18 albums, with her most recent being "The Best Is Yet to Come" in 2021. She received multiple accolades, including three Grammy nominations and three Brit Award nominations. In 2022, she was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) by Queen Elizabeth II.

Tyler married Robert Sullivan in July 1973. In May, her family had released a statement indicating she was seriously ill but stable after undergoing emergency intestinal surgery and being placed in a medically induced coma. A month prior to her death, her family shared that she remained unwell and in intensive care.