Singer Bonnie Tyler has died in Portugal at the age of 73, leaving behind her husband Robert Sullivan after 53 years of marriage. The family confirmed the news on her website and social media in July 2026. Tyler had been placed in an induced coma following an emergency operation in May and suffered ongoing complications.
Who Was Robert Sullivan?
Robert Sullivan was Bonnie Tyler's loyal husband and a former Olympic athlete. He competed for Great Britain in judo at the 1972 Munich Olympics. Before his Olympic career, he worked as a club manager. Together with Tyler, he built a substantial property empire, reportedly owning 22 homes across Berkshire and London, a farm in New Zealand, and a home in Portugal. He was also the cousin of Catherine Zeta-Jones's father.
Marriage and Relationship
Tyler and Sullivan married in 1973 and were together for 53 years. They first met in 1970 when Sullivan was working in clubs and Tyler was singing locally. Tyler often credited their meeting before her fame as a key to their successful relationship.
Children
The couple did not have any children together. Tyler, one of six siblings, put family life on hold during her career and later suffered a miscarriage. She was deeply involved with her nieces and nephews.
