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Epoch Times
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Epoch Times
Michael Bolton Shares Glioblastoma Diagnosis More Than a Year After Having Brain Tumor Removed
Grammy Award-winning singer Michael Bolton says he has a newfound appreciation for life after being diagnosed with glioblastoma, an incurable form of brain cancer. 'It's unthinkable for it to be okay not to make the most of your life,' the 72-year-old musician '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.' In December 2023, Bolton underwent emergency surgery to remove a tumor in his brain and was subsequently diagnosed with the highly aggressive disease. Bolton took to Instagram the following month to update his fans and followers about his health challenges, revealing he would be taking a temporary break from touring to focus on his recovery. '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,' he Related Stories 3/6/2025 7/25/2024 'I am beyond grateful for all the love and support you have so generously shown me through the years. Know that I'm keeping your positive messages in my heart, and I'll give you more updates as soon as I can.' That same month, the 'When a Man Loves a Woman' singer was forced to have a second procedure on his brain after developing a post-operative infection. He completed his rounds of radiation and chemotherapy treatment in October of that year and must now undergo regular MRI scans to monitor his brain for tumor regrowth. According to the Ivy Brain Tumor Center, approximately 90 percent of people who are treated for glioblastoma will experience a recurrence of the disease, with the vast majority seeing their tumors return after two years of their initial treatment. In a Wednesday Instagram 'My hope in sharing this part of my journey is that it might offer comfort to other families facing similar challenges, and perhaps even inspire those navigating their own adversity,' he wrote. 'I also want to thank all of you for the love, support, and patience you've shown over this past year. I've drawn strength from your encouragement, and I continue to draw strength from it every day as I move forward on this journey.'
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
After brain cancer treatment, Michael Bolton says he has a ‘heightened sense of appreciation' for life
Michael Bolton has a new love of life after a recent scan revealed he is clear of the brain cancer that he was diagnosed with in 2023. The famed musician, 72, opened up about the shift in his outlook in an interview with People magazine published on Wednesday, saying that nowadays, he finds 'comfort in general more easily' and that the whole experience 'gives me a heightened sense of appreciation.' After Bolton was diagnosed with glioblastoma – a fast-growing type of cancer that impacts the brain or spinal cord, according to the Mayo Clinic – his doctors were able to remove the tumor in its entirety during an emergency surgery but performed a second brain surgery last year due to an infection, according to People. Last year, Bolton shared in a statement posted to his official Facebook page that a brain tumor had been discovered 'which required immediate surgery' and that he'd be taking a break from touring. Bolton said at the time that the surgery was a success and that he was focused on recuperating at home. After completing radiation and chemotherapy treatment in October, Bolton now undergoes MRI scans every two months to monitor for any recurrence of the cancer, People reported on Tuesday. In April, his scan was clear. Bolton has the support of his three daughters and six grandchildren, who he told People he's been spending time with at his home in Connecticut during his recovery. '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,' he said. Bolton is a legendary singer who found fame in the 1980s and '90s with songs including a cover of Percy Sledge's 'When a Man Loves a Woman' and 'How Am I Supposed to Live Without You?'
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Michael Bolton, singer and longtime Detroit supporter, opens up about brain cancer
Michael Bolton is sharing a deeply personal chapter in his life: a battle with brain cancer that led to two surgeries in the span of just weeks. The 72-year-old Grammy winner and Detroit aficionado was diagnosed with glioblastoma — a rare and aggressive form of brain cancer— in December 2023. Bolton underwent emergency surgery to remove a brain tumor in December 2023 and underwent another brain surgery in January 2024 due to an infection, according to an April 30 People magazine interview where the singer opened up about his diagnosis. He told the magazine he finished radiation and chemotherapy treatment in October, and his most recent scan was clear in early April. Bolton said he has intentionally not received a prognosis, and People noted that glioblastoma has a roughly 90% recurrence rate. According to People, Bolton's treatments have impacted his "short-term memory, speech, and mobility." 'You're reaching into your resources and your resolve in a way that you never would have thought,' Bolton told People. 'Succumbing to the challenge is not an option. You're really quickly drawn into a duel. I guess that's the way you find out what you're made of.' The prolific singer's body of work spans five decades, and he has won two Grammys for the songs "How Am I Supposed to Live Without You" and "When a Man Loves a Woman." In 2023, Bolton released his first new album of original songs in 14 years, "Spark of Light," which he followed up with the holiday album "Christmas Time." He was a contestant on "The Masked Singer" earlier that same year. Bolton's 2013 album, "Ain't No Mountain High Enough: A Tribute to Hitsville USA," deepened his connection to the City of Detroit through its focus on Motown hits and eventually inspired his 2018 documentary, "American Dream: Detroit." The film, a personal passion project, pays tribute to the Motor City's cultural and musical history while spotlighting the entrepreneurs, artists and innovators driving its revival. More: Michael Bolton's film about Detroit coming to theaters for one-night screening The documentary features Aretha Franklin, Smokey Robinson, Alice Cooper, Mayor Mike Duggan, John Varvatos, developer Dan Gilbert, and Detroit Free Press columnist Mitch Albom. Bolton previously shared in January 2024 that he would take a step back from touring after undergoing surgery to remove a brain tumor. At the time, he said he was "recuperating at home and surrounded by the tremendous love and support of my family," adding that he would devote his time and energy to his recovery over the following months. The announcement came after Bolton rescheduled a show in his home state of Connecticut in December 2023 due to illness. In March 2024, Bolton shared in an update that he was "healing well and doing better every day" while "enjoying the company of my daughters and grandkids" at home. In December, Bolton posted a photo of himself celebrating the holidays with his family. "Sending warm wishes for a holiday season filled with peace, love, and joy," he wrote. "May the New Year bring health, happiness, and countless moments to cherish. Here's to fresh starts and beautiful moments in 2025!" Despite the physical toll of treatment, the star said he's found strength in being open about his experience. '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,' Bolton told People. 'It actually helps people to know. It reminds them that they're not alone.' Bolton has been spending more time at home in Westport, Connecticut, where he's lived for over three decades, according to People. These days, much of his focus is on family, including his daughters and six grandchildren — Amelia, 14; Olivia, 13; Dylan, 11; Grayson, 10; River, 9; and Jack, 8. According to the Cleveland Clinic, glioblastoma is a "devastating" type of cancer that "can result in death in fewer than six months without treatment." It begins as a growth of cells in the brain or spinal cord and "grows quickly," and symptoms can include headaches, decline in brain functions and memory loss, per the Mayo Clinic More: Founder of Detroit-style Pizza Company, Shawn Randazzo, dies at 44 The National Brain Tumor Society describes glioblastoma as "one of the most complex, deadly, and treatment-resistant cancers," with a five-year survival rate of 6.9%. In 2018, Sen. John McCain died from glioblastoma after being diagnosed the previous year. USA TODAY's KiMi Robinson contributed to this report. This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Michael Bolton opens up about his brain cancer battle
Time of India
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
What is glioblastoma, the aggressive brain cancer singer Michael Bolton was diagnosed with
Iconic singer and two-time Grammy-award winner, , known for timeless hits like 'When a Man Loves a Woman' and 'How Am I Supposed to Live Without You?', recently opened up on his battle with glioblastoma , a rare and aggressive form of brain cancer . Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Diagnosed in December 2023, the 72-year-old artist has since undergone multiple surgeries and intensive treatment, and now credits the experience with giving him a 'heightened sense of appreciation' for life. While his short-term memory, speech and mobility have been affected by his treatments, his spirit remains intact. 'Succumbing to the challenge is not an option. You're really quickly drawn into a duel. I guess that's the way you find out what you're made of," Bolton told PEOPLE in an interview. It all began when a troubling symptom led Bolton and his family to seek medical attention, something his daughter Taryn, later described as 'super weird.' Bolton was out bowling with his kids - daughters Taryn, Holly and Isa and grandkids - River, Olivia, Amelia, Jack, Dylan and Grayson, when he bowled out of turn, then he did it again, and again. Another red flag was noticed when the singer fell out of his chair to the left, which is very unusual. "He's super athletic, and he doesn't drink,' says Taryn. 'So he fell, and we were like, 'What just happened?'' Doctors quickly discovered a brain tumor that required immediate emergency surgery. The tumor was successfully removed in its entirety. This outcome occurs in only about 30–40% of glioblastoma cases, according to Dr. Ingo Mellinghoff of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Bolton shared in his diagnosis on his official Facebook page that a brain tumor had been discovered 'which required immediate surgery'. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now A second brain surgery was then performed just weeks later due to an infection, and Bolton subsequently underwent rounds of radiation and chemotherapy. His most recent MRI in April 2025 came back clear. This is quite a positive as the disease carries a 90% recurrence rate, according to the Glioblastoma Foundation. What is Glioblastoma? Glioblastoma is an aggressive cancer that originates in the brain or spinal cord, specifically from cells called astrocytes that support nerve cells. It can happen at any age but is more commonly seen in older adults. The disease progresses rapidly and can destroy healthy brain tissue, making it especially dangerous. Common symptoms include persistent headaches (often worse in the morning), nausea, vomiting, memory loss, confusion, personality changes, vision problems, speech difficulties, and seizures. The tumor can impact coordination, mobility, and even basic functions like speaking or sensation. Glioblastoma begins when the DNA of brain or spinal cord cells mutates. These mutations cause the cells to grow uncontrollably and evade death, eventually forming a mass, the tumor that invades and damages surrounding tissues. While there is no known cure, treatment like surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy may slow its progression and help manage symptoms. In the months following his diagnosis and treatment, Bolton has shared simple but satisfying moments with his three daughters and six grandchildren. Together, they have found joy in simple routines like family trivia nights, golf games, and quiet moments at home in Westport, Connecticut, where Bolton has lived for more than 30 years. Despite lingering effects on his speech, memory, and mobility, Bolton hasn't lost his fighting spirit or his voice. 'He was in recovery in the hospital room singing within minutes,' recalls his daughter Holly. That same voice, which has sold over 75 million records and earned him two Grammy Awards, continues to be a source of strength and comfort. 'I want to keep going. I feel there's still a lot to do on the fight side,' he says. 'I got a title for a song: 'Ain't Going Down Without a Fight.' ' Post cancer diagnosis, Kirron Kher finally returns as a judge on 'India's Got Talent'
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Michael Bolton's Daughter Shares Symptoms That Led to Cancer Diagnosis
Originally appeared on E! Online Michael Bolton's behavior during a family outing played a role in his brain cancer diagnosis. As the "When a Man Loves a Woman" singer's daughter Taryn Bolotin recently recalled, the 72-year-old raised eyebrows when he began bowling out of turn in November 2023. "That was when we were like, 'Something's wrong with his brain,'" the 45-year-old told People in an interview published April 30, noting that the incident was "super weird." According to Taryn, Michael exhibited additional symptoms throughout the night. "He fell out of his chair to the left, which is very unusual. He's super athletic, and he doesn't drink," Taryn said. "So he fell, and we were like, 'What just happened?'" With the addition of a "bad" headache he suffered during the same weekend, and an unusual bout of nausea and balance issues experienced during a mid-November performance at a charity event on Richard Branson's Necker Island, Michael's symptoms were concerning enough to prompt him to go to the hospital and get an MRI, which ultimately showed he had a brain tumor. After doctors surgically removed all of it, tests showed it was glioblastoma. Michael then went on to undergo a second surgery, radiation and chemotherapy, which he finished in October, People reported. Now, the Grammy winner undergoes MRIs every two months and his latest scan, conducted earlier this month, has been clear. After undergoing emergency surgery in December 2023—which removed the entirety of the tumor—Michael has since undergone a second brain surgery due to an infection, comma as well as radiation and chemotherapy treatment, which he finished in October. He undergoes MRIs every two months to monitor for tumor recurrence, and his most recent scan, according to the outlet, looked clear. More from E! Online Michelle Obama Says Keeping Malia Obama and Sasha Obama's Smoking Out of Tabloids Was 'Nightmare' Preston Ordone's Mom Breaks Silence on 'Okay Baby' Star's Death in Heartbreaking Message Niall Horan Reveals Where He Stands With Ed Sheeran After Ellie Goulding Cheating Rumors After doctors surgically removed all of it, tests confirmed it was glioblastoma. Michael then went on to undergo a second surgery, radiation and chemotherapy, which he finished in October, People reported. Now, the Grammy winner undergoes MRIs every two months and his latest scan, conducted earlier this month, has been clear. On April 30, more than a year after he revealed on social media he had had a brain tumor removed, Michael shared an update on his cancer journey. 'You're reaching into your resources and your resolve in a way that you never would have thought," he told People. "Succumbing to the challenge is not an option. You're really quickly drawn into a duel. I guess that's the way you find out what you're made of." Look back at celebs' cancer journeys... Colin EgglesfieldGerry Turner Camille Grammer Ewan McGregor For the latest breaking news updates, click here to download the E! News App
