Eighties punk star Hazel O'Connor, 66, rushed to hospital with 'bleeding on the brain' - with singer placed in induced coma for 24 hours The Coventry songstress, 66, was discovered at her home in south-west France on January 9 - following a 'serious medical event Hazel was then admitted to hospital and placed in an induced coma for 24 hours after the brain bleed was diagnosed He added in a Facebook message that since then, Hazel has shown a lot of progress and is 'responding to stimuli and to treatment', but her recovery will 'take a while' The Eighth Day and Will You singer had been scheduled to play an anniversary tour in March, marking 40 years since the release of her debut album Breaking Glass By Amelia Wynne For Mailonline Published: 22:22 GMT, 17 January 2022 | Updated: 22:41 GMT, 17 January 2022 27 shares Viewcomments Eighties punk star Hazel O'Connor was rushed to hospital last week with bleeding on the brain, her family have announced. The Coventry songstress, 66, who starred in and wrote the soundtrack for cult film Breaking Glass, was discovered at her home in south-west France on January 9 - following a 'serious medical event.' Hazel was then admitted to hospital and placed in an induced coma for 24 hours after the brain bleed was diagnosed - with her brother Neil saying the situation was 'touch and go.' Battle: Eighties punk star Hazel O'Connor was rushed to hospital last week with bleeding on the brain, her family have announced (pictured 2019) He added in a Facebook message that since then, Hazel has shown a lot of progress and is 'responding to stimuli and to treatment', but her recovery will 'take a while.' He wrote: 'She was taken to her local hospital where it was determined that she'd had a bleeding on the brain and that she should be transferred to a major hospital where her condition could more effectively monitored. 'On Sunday things were touch and go and the next 24 hours would determine how her recovery may go. Icon: The Coventry songstress, 66, who starred in and wrote the soundtrack for cult film Breaking Glass, was discovered at her home in south-west France on January 9 - following a 'serious medical event' (pictured in the 1980s) 'She was put into an induced coma for about 24 hrs and brought out of it Monday evening and since then has been showing a lot of progress although, saying that, her recovery is going to take a while but she is tough and is responding to stimuli and to treatment. 'She's receiving the best of care and I thank the French medical service there for taking such good care of her. 'Also a big thanks and appreciation go to Pete and Tony who were on the spot to help and have been my liaison all through this time and have been updating me daily about Hazel's condition. Thanks so much guys. News: Neil wrote: 'She was taken to her local hospital where it was determined that she'd had a bleeding on the brain and that she should be transferred to a major hospital where her condition could more effectively monitored' Delay: The Eighth Day and Will You singer had been scheduled to play an anniversary tour in March, marking 40 years since the release of her debut album Breaking Glass (pictured in the film) 'So, please, all positive thoughts, vibes, intentions are appreciated. 'She's going to need patience from us and from herself. I've already learned that she's started to show her usual feistiness.' 'There will be a separate notification from Hazel's management as regards tour dates and shows. 'Thanks for taking the time to read and for your love of my dear sister.' Difficult: Hazel was then admitted to hospital and placed in an induced coma for 24 hours after the brain bleed was diagnosed - with her brother Neil saying the situation was 'touch and go' The Eighth Day and Will You singer had been scheduled to play an anniversary tour in March, marking 40 years since the release of her debut album Breaking Glass. Ticket-holders are being asked to await a further announcement. Scheduled dates for a joint tour with Toyah Wilcox called Electric Ladies of the 80s remain unchanged, said her management. Fans flocked to the comments of her brother's post to wish her well. Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility