The interview has taken on added poignancy following her death, which her family confirmed in a statement after she had spent weeks in intensive care in Portugal.
Tyler had undergone emergency surgery for a perforated intestine before being placed in an induced coma, later regaining consciousness in June before suffering further complications.
Asked by Kelly whether she would ever “slow down”, Tyler said: “I often say next year I’ll slow down … but I love what I do.”
She added: “I love what I do. The boys are great to be on the road with. We have a good time on the stage as well.
“You know, we have a lot of fun. I tell a lot of stories in between my songs … what they’re about and everything. I’ve had a wonderful life.”
Tyler laughed about the enduring popularity of Total Eclipse of the Heart, after the Jim Steinman-penned anthem surpassed one billion streams on Spotify.
Lorraine said: “Total Eclipse of the Heart. Massive song. It’s used all the time.
“You see adverts all the time, you hear it all the time. It’s had a billion streams on Spotify.
“You think to yourself, ‘Oh, well, that’s great. Bonnie can sit back with her feet up’, but the Spotify thing … you don’t really get much.”
Tyler replied: “I didn’t write the song … I’m just the singer, you know!”
The singer’s comments came before a dramatic deterioration in her health.
Tyler was admitted to hospital in Faro, Portugal, after suffering a perforated intestine and was later placed into an induced coma as doctors attempted to aid her recovery.
Her family announced in June she had regained consciousness but remained critically ill in intensive care.
They confirmed on Wednesday that she had died.
A statement published on Tyler’s official website said: “Bonnie’s family and team 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.”
Tyler became one of Britain’s defining rock voices after achieving international success with It’s a Heartache before reaching global superstardom with Total Eclipse of the Heart in 1983.
Tyler’s death prompted tributes from the music industry, celebrating her iconic hits and career. Photo / Getty Images
She also recorded Holding Out for a Hero, which has enjoyed repeated revivals through film, television and streaming, introducing her music to new generations of listeners.
Tyler later represented the UK at the Eurovision Song Contest in 2013 and was appointed an MBE for services to music in 2023.
Despite her illness, she remained committed to performing.
Her final public appearance came at London’s O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire in March, while several UK and European tour dates were postponed or cancelled as her condition worsened.
Among those paying tribute was Sir Cliff Richard, who wrote on Facebook: “Another wonderful friend gone too soon.
“Bonnie’s infectious zest for life entertained so many around the world, and to be a good friend to all, including me.
“It is shocking news to wake up to you this morning and I send my love to her family at this very sad time. RIP Bonnie … Cliff.”