Bonnie Tyler’s Eclipse Legacy | Leeds News

Leeds News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 9, 2026 · 1m

Bonnie Tyler, the powerhouse voice behind the global anthem “Total Eclipse of the Heart,” has died at 75, just months after emergency surgery and a stint in intensive care. Her family has asked for privacy during this heartbreaking time. What many don’t know: the song wasn’t meant to be a pop hit at all—it was born from a vampire musical project, unfinished for years, until Steinman, inspired by Tyler’s voice, brought it to life after Meat Loaf lost his voice. The original version? A whopping seven minutes long—so long, she feared radio would reject it. Yet, its raw, emotional power conquered…