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Bonnie Tyler, who topped charts with epic 'Total Eclipse of the Heart,' dies at 75

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What happened Bonnie Tyler died "unexpectedly" in a hospital in Portugal where she was being treated for an illness, her family said Thursday.
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29 sources across Left, Center, and Right all describe the same event.

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WHAT EACH SIDE EMPHASIZED

Left / center-leftBonnie Tyler, singer of 'Total Eclipse of the Heart,' dies at 75

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CenterBonnie Tyler, who topped charts with epic 'Total Eclipse of the Heart,' dies at 75

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Right / center-rightBonnie Tyler dead at 75: Total Eclipse of the Heart star passes away in Portugal after emergency surgery which left her in a coma

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WLS / ABC7 ChicagoNews report · Jul 9, 10:25 AM

Bonnie Tyler, who topped charts with epic 'Total Eclipse of the Heart,' dies at 75

Bonnie Tyler died "unexpectedly" in a hospital in Portugal where she was being treated for an illness, her family said Thursday

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Daily MailNews report · Jul 9, 1:14 PM

Bonnie Tyler dead at 75: Total Eclipse of the Heart star passes away in Portugal after emergency surgery which left her in a coma

The singer's death was announced in a statement by her 'heartbroken' family on her website, which said she passed away 'unexpectedly' while in hospital in Portugal.

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KING5 (Tegna, Seattle)News report · Jul 9, 12:55 PM

Bonnie Tyler cause of death: What we know about singer's last few months

The Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad “Total Eclipse of the Heart” died "unexpectedly," her family said Thursday.

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WUSA9 (Tegna, Washington DC)News report · Jul 9, 12:55 PM

Bonnie Tyler cause of death: What we know about singer's last few months

The Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad “Total Eclipse of the Heart” died "unexpectedly," her family said Thursday.

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KARE11 (Tegna, Minneapolis)News report · Jul 9, 12:55 PM

Bonnie Tyler cause of death: What we know about singer's last few months

The Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad “Total Eclipse of the Heart” died "unexpectedly," her family said Thursday.

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WCNC Charlotte (Tegna)News report · Jul 9, 12:55 PM

Bonnie Tyler cause of death: What we know about singer's last few months

The Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad “Total Eclipse of the Heart” died "unexpectedly," her family said Thursday.

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Las Vegas Review-JournalNews report · Jul 9, 12:34 PM

Bonnie Tyler, who topped the charts with epic ‘Total Eclipse of the Heart,’ has died at 75

Bonnie Tyler, the gravelly voiced, Grammy-nominated Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad “Total Eclipse of the Heart” in 1983, has died at age 75.

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ABC NewsNews report · Jul 9, 12:26 PM

Bonnie Tyler, singer of 'Total Eclipse of the Heart,' dies at 75

Tyler died in a hospital in Portugal, her family and team said in a statement.

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Toronto SunNews report · Jul 9, 12:21 PM

Bonnie Tyler, ‘Total Eclipse of the Heart’ singer, ‘unexpectedly’ dies at 75

The singer recently came out of an induced coma in Portugal, where she had emergency intestinal surgery in May

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The Times of IndiaNews report · Jul 9, 12:17 PM

'Total Eclipse of the Heart' singer Bonnie Tyler passes away at 75

Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler, known for "Total Eclipse of the Heart" and "Holding Out for a Hero," died at 75 in a Portuguese hospital after an illness. Born Gaynor Hopkins, she rose to fame i...

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WFMY News 2 (Tegna, Greensboro)News report · Jul 9, 12:11 PM

Bonnie Tyler, who topped the charts with epic 'Total Eclipse of the Heart,' has died at 75

Her death was announced through a post on her official website, months after she was put into a medically-induced coma while fighting a serious illness.

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WGN NewsNews report · Jul 9, 12:02 PM

Bonnie Tyler, who topped the charts with epic 'Total Eclipse of the Heart,' has died at 75

Bonnie Tyler, the gravelly voiced, Grammy-nominated Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad “Total Eclipse of the Heart” in 1983, and seeing new generations suc...

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Washington's Top News (WTOP)News report · Jul 9, 12:02 PM

Bonnie Tyler, who topped the charts with epic ‘Total Eclipse of the Heart,’ has died at 75

Tyler died “unexpectedly” in a hospital in Portugal where she was being treated for an illness, her family said. She was hospitalized in May for emergency intestinal surgery and was later p...

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UPIWire story · Jul 9, 11:58 AM

'Total Eclipse,' 'Holding Out for a Hero' singer Bonnie Tyler dies at 75

"It's a Heartache," "Total Eclipse of the Heart" and "Holding Out For a Hero" singer Bonnie Tyler has died in a Portugal hospital at the age of 75.

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NBC NewsNews report · Jul 9, 11:50 AM

Bonnie Tyler, Legendary ‘80s Pop Singer, Dies at 75

Legendary ‘80s pop singer Bonnie Tyler has died at 75-years-old after weeks in the hospital. Tyler’s iconic ballad, “Total Eclipse of the Heart” reached No.1 on the charts in 1983 and she f...

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TownhallNews report · Jul 9, 11:45 AM

'Total Eclipse of the Heart' Singer Bonnie Tyler Dies Aged 75

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National Post (Canada)News report · Jul 9, 11:41 AM

‘Total Eclipse’ singer Bonnie Tyler, queen of the 80s power ballad, dies at 75

Her death came after she came out of an induced coma in hospital in Portugal, where she had undergone emergency intestinal surgery in May

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ForbesNews report · Jul 9, 11:22 AM

Bonnie Tyler, ‘Total Eclipse Of The Heart’ Singer, Dies At 75

Bonnie Tyler, whose hits included the pop classics as “Total Eclipse of the Heart” and “Holding Out for a Hero,” has died.

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KTLA5 (Nexstar, Los Angeles)News report · Jul 9, 11:08 AM

Bonnie Tyler, who topped charts with epic 'Total Eclipse of the Heart,' dies at 75

Bonnie Tyler, the gravelly voiced, Grammy-nominated Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad “Total Eclipse of the Heart” in 1983 and seeing new generations succ...

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The Sun (US)News report · Jul 9, 11:04 AM

How Bonnie Tyler went from singing £1-a-night clubs & being ‘shortest girl in school’ to the queen of the power ballad

IT was the decade of the ‘power ballad’ - but one over-the-top 1980s epic literally overshadowed everything else. Bonnie Tyler, who has died aged 75, will always be remembered for her show-...

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Le Monde EnglishNews report · Jul 9, 10:58 AM

Bonnie Tyler, Welsh singer with inimitable raspy voice, dies at 75

Famous for two hit singles, 'It's a Heartache' and 'Total Eclipse of the Heart', the gravel-voiced performer died on July 9, her family said.

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Manila BulletinNews report · Jul 9, 10:54 AM

Bonnie Tyler, voice behind karaoke favorite 'Total Eclipse of the Heart,' dies at 75

For generations of Filipinos, few karaoke moments have been as unforgettable as someone passionately belting out "Total Eclipse of the Heart." Whether performed at family reunions, birthday...

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Independent Journal ReviewNews report · Jul 9, 10:52 AM

Singer Bonnie Tyler Dies at 75

Singer Bonnie Tyler, known for hits “Holding Out for a Hero” and “Total Eclipse of the Heart,” at the age of 75.

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CBS NewsNews report · Jul 9, 10:52 AM

Bonnie Tyler, who sang "Total Eclipse of the Heart," dies at 75

Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.

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Globe and MailNews report · Jul 9, 10:46 AM

Bonnie Tyler, singer of chart-topping Total Eclipse of the Heart, dies at 75

Welsh pop star earned three Grammy nods and represented Britain at the Eurovision Song Contest 2013, where she came in 19th

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The Sydney Morning HeraldNews report · Jul 9, 10:42 AM

Singer Bonnie Tyler dies

Singer Bonnie Tyler, best known for the hit Total Eclipse of the Heart, has died in a hospital in Portugal where she was being treated for illness.

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The Age (Australia)News report · Jul 9, 10:42 AM

Singer Bonnie Tyler dies

Singer Bonnie Tyler, best known for the hit Total Eclipse of the Heart, has died in a hospital in Portugal where she was being treated for illness.

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WPIX PIX11 (Nexstar, New York)News report · Jul 9, 10:38 AM

Bonnie Tyler, who topped charts with epic 'Total Eclipse of the Heart,' dies at 75

Bonnie Tyler, the gravelly voiced, Grammy-nominated Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad “Total Eclipse of the Heart” in 1983 and seeing new generations succ...

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Global News (Canada)News report · Jul 9, 10:23 AM

‘Total Eclipse of the Heart’ singer Bonnie Tyler dead at 75

'Bonnie's family and team are heartbroken to announce that Bonnie unexpectedly passed away last night in hospital in Portugal,' her family said in a statement.

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Details0/99 Wording Gap · High confidence · 29 sources
0/99 Wording GapHigh confidence29 sources · 3 bias bucketsStable · 29 sources · all three buckets · comparable news formatFormats: News report, Wire story

SOURCE MAP CHANGES

Jul 9, 10:23 AM: Global News (Canada) joined the source map.

Jul 9, 10:25 AM: WLS / ABC7 Chicago joined the source map.

Jul 9, 10:38 AM: WPIX PIX11 (Nexstar, New York) joined the source map.

Jul 9, 10:42 AM: The Sydney Morning Herald joined the source map.

Now: Wording Gap is 0/99 and story health is stable · 29 sources · all three buckets · comparable news format.