Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler has died at the age of 75.

Her family say they're heartbroken by her 'unexpected' death in hospital in Portugal last night.

She was best known for hits including Holding out for a Hero and Total Eclipse of the Heart - which was nominated for a Grammy award.

In a statement on her website, Ms Tyler's family said they are "heartbroken to announce that Bonnie unexpectedly passed away last night in hospital in Portugal as a result of the illness that she was being treated for".

"We will issue a further statement shortly but for now ask for privacy to deal with this tragedy".