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Perth Now
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Michael Bolton using 'laughter' to cope with cancer battle
Michael Bolton is using "laughter" to get through his cancer battle. The 72-year-old singer - who has daughters Holly, 47, Isa, 49, and Taryn, 45 with his ex-wife Maureen McGuire as well as six grandchildren - was diagnosed with brain cancer in late 2023 and underwent immediate surgery but cannot imagine facing it all without the support of his family. He told People: "It's unimaginable moving forward without my family being so on board. There's a certain amount of light they bring. I just feel better to have them there. This is a house of laughter, thankfully." The 'How Am I Supposed to Live Without You' is determined to "keep going" amid his ordeal but also wants to remind others who are going through something similar are "not alone" despite how they may feel. He said: "I want to keep going. I feel there's still a lot to do on the fight side. "I got a title for a song: 'Ain't Going Down Without a Fight.' Whenever you find yourself in any kind of challenging position, just to know that you're not alone going through it is a big deal. It actually helps people to know. It reminds them that they're not alone." health battle has given him "a hightened sense of appreciation. He explained: 'I find comfort in general more easily. [The whole experience] gives me a heightened sense of appreciation. "It's unthinkable for it to be okay not to make the most of your life. 'I think we develop capabilities and problem management, and we learn how to make the best out of a bad situation. You have to be a cheerleader for yourself.' Earlier this year, he was forced to cancel a London concert but thanked his fans for the support at the time. He wrote on Instagram: "Today we are announcing the cancellation of my July 5th concert at the O2 Arena in London. "You all know how much I was looking forward to this show but I am continuing to heal from surgery. "Thank you for all your love and positive energy over this past year. I am so grateful to have the most supportive fans in the world."
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Michael Bolton Details His Brain Cancer Diagnosis
Curious about what happened to Michael Bolton? After decades of chart-topping success and a signature voice beloved around the world, the Grammy-winning singer faced a life-altering health crisis that shocked fans and reshaped his outlook. From emergency brain surgery to an aggressive cancer diagnosis, Bolton's journey has been both emotional and inspiring. Here's a full breakdown of what the music legend has revealed about his condition, treatment, and life today. Michael Bolton was diagnosed with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer, in December 2023. He underwent emergency brain surgery to remove the tumor and publicly announced his diagnosis in January 2024 via Instagram, stating he would pause touring to focus on recovery. Following his initial operation, Bolton experienced complications and required a second brain surgery in January 2024 to treat an infection. He completed radiation and chemotherapy by October 2024 and now undergoes bi-monthly MRIs to monitor for recurrence. According to the Glioblastoma Foundation, glioblastoma has a 90 percent recurrence rate. His neuro-oncologist, Dr. Ingo Mellinghoff of Memorial Sloan Kettering, noted that total tumor removal occurs in only 30 to 40 percent of glioblastoma cases, making Bolton's surgical outcome rare. Bolton reported that the treatments affected his short-term memory, speech, and mobility. In an interview with People, Bolton said, 'Succumbing to the challenge is not an option,' and shared that he was singing within minutes of waking from surgery. His daughter Holly recalled a nurse reacting with surprise at his vocal talent, not knowing who he was. Bolton, now 72, continues to live in Westport, Connecticut, with his daughters Isa, Holly, and Taryn, and six grandchildren. He spends his time meditating, golfing, training with a coach, and doing voice therapy. 'It's unthinkable for it to be okay not to make the most of your life,' he said. He has not asked for a prognosis and chooses to remain hopeful. 'It actually helps people to know. It reminds them that they're not alone,' Bolton stated. He added that his new song title idea is 'Ain't Going Down Without a Fight.' Originally reported by Vritti Johar on The post Michael Bolton Details His Brain Cancer Diagnosis appeared first on Mandatory.
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Michael Bolton Brain Cancer Diagnosis Explained
Curious about what happened to ? After decades of chart-topping success and a signature voice beloved around the world, the Grammy-winning singer faced a life-altering health crisis that shocked fans and reshaped his outlook. From emergency brain surgery to an aggressive cancer diagnosis, Bolton's journey has been both emotional and inspiring. Here's a full breakdown of what the music legend has revealed about his condition, treatment, and life today. Michael Bolton was diagnosed with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer, in December 2023. He underwent emergency brain surgery to remove the tumor and publicly announced his diagnosis in January 2024 via Instagram, stating he would pause touring to focus on recovery. Following his initial operation, Bolton experienced complications and required a second brain surgery in January 2024 to treat an infection. He completed radiation and chemotherapy by October 2024 and now undergoes bi-monthly MRIs to monitor for recurrence. According to the Glioblastoma Foundation, glioblastoma has a 90 percent recurrence rate. His neuro-oncologist, Dr. Ingo Mellinghoff of Memorial Sloan Kettering, noted that total tumor removal occurs in only 30 to 40 percent of glioblastoma cases, making Bolton's surgical outcome rare. Bolton reported that the treatments affected his short-term memory, speech, and mobility. In an interview with People, Bolton said, 'Succumbing to the challenge is not an option,' and shared that he was singing within minutes of waking from surgery. His daughter Holly recalled a nurse reacting with surprise at his vocal talent, not knowing who he was. Bolton, now 72, continues to live in Westport, Connecticut, with his daughters Isa, Holly, and Taryn, and six grandchildren. He spends his time meditating, golfing, training with a coach, and doing voice therapy. 'It's unthinkable for it to be okay not to make the most of your life,' he said. He has not asked for a prognosis and chooses to remain hopeful. 'It actually helps people to know. It reminds them that they're not alone,' Bolton stated. He added that his new song title idea is 'Ain't Going Down Without a Fight.' The post Michael Bolton Brain Cancer Diagnosis Explained appeared first on - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.
American Military News
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- American Military News
Michael Bolton reveals he has brain cancer glioblastoma and is facing ‘a reality of mortality'
Michael Bolton has glioblastoma, a treatment-resistant brain cancer that was behind the emergency surgery he had 16 months ago. After that surgery, during which a tumor was removed in its entirety from his brain, the 'How Am I Supposed to Live Without You?' singer stayed quiet about the details. Now he's talking about having a 'heightened sense of appreciation' and making the best of a bad situation. 'Succumbing to the challenge is not an option,' Bolton told People, revealing his diagnosis in an exclusive interview published Wednesday. 'You're really quickly drawn into a duel. I guess that's the way you find out what you're made of.' He's been out of the limelight since right after that December 2023 surgery, which was followed by a second one the next month after he developed an infection. His chemotherapy and radiation treatments ended last October, he told the outlet, and he has chosen not to receive a prognosis. 'I want to keep going. I feel there's still a lot to do on the fight side,' the 72-year old said. 'I got a title for a song: 'Ain't Going Down Without a Fight.'' Glioblastoma is the most aggressive form of brain and spinal cord cancer, according to the Glioblastoma Foundation. The average survival time for people who get treatment is 15 months after diagnosis, according to the foundation, compared with three to six months for those who do not. While research on new treatments has been promising, according to the Mayo Clinic, the condition has no cure. It's most often diagnosed when people are in their mid-60s. As he spends time at his Connecticut home with his three daughters and six grandchildren, he told People, he has experienced 'a reality of mortality.' 'Suddenly a new light has gone on that raises questions,' Bolton said, 'including 'Am I doing the best that I can do with my time?'' That recognition of his own mortality likely hit him around his initial emergency surgery. 'It is always the hardest thing for me to ever disappoint my fans or postpone a show, but have no doubt I am working hard to accelerate my recovery and get back to performing soon,' Bolton said in January 2024 when he revealed his first surgery and announced a 'temporary' break from touring. 'I am beyond grateful for all the love and support you have so generously shown me through the years,' he said. 'Know that I'm keeping your positive messages in my heart.' ___ © 2025 Los Angeles Times. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The 'Weird' Signs That Concerned Michael Bolton's Family Ahead of His Cancer Diagnosis
Michael Bolton was diagnosed with glioblastoma in 2023. Prior to that diagnosis, the famed singer, 72, showcased some symptoms that had his family worried that something serious was going on. In an interview with People published on April 30, Bolton's family noted a particular outing at a bowling alley when the Grammy winner bowled out of turn — multiple times. But that wasn't all that happened. Bolton also fell out of a chair "to the left," which his daughter Taryn Bolton called "unusual." In that moment, the family wondered what was going on. "That was when we were like, 'Something's wrong with his brain,'" Taryn told the outlet. "Everything that happened was weird for him but not super alarming. When you look back at everything together … We missed so many things." Also, during a show around the same time, Bolton experienced some other strange symptoms: nausea and balance issues. "Is this stress? Is this sleep?" Taryn recalled thinking. "He'd been working nonstop that whole time. Traveling, doing shows, doing all of these things. We were like, he's getting older, he's tired, he's stressed out. All of these things we sort of explained in a way, one by one." Bolton went to the doctor and was sent from an MRI. After identifying a brain tumor, he underwent emergency surgery and tests confirmed that Bolton had glioblastoma — an incurable cancer. Patients with glioblastoma can be treated with radiation and chemotherapy, among other therapy used to "damage the glioblastoma cells," according to the Mayo Clinic. While chatting with People, Michael acknowledged the "reality of mortality." "Suddenly a new light has gone on that raises questions, including 'Am I doing the best that I can do with my time?'" he said, adding, "I want to keep going. I feel there's still a lot to do on the fight side. I got a title for a song: 'Ain't Going Down Without a Fight.'"
