Michael Bolton, 70, Reveals Brain Cancer Diagnosis: Singer Had ‘Immediate Surgery’ Shortly Before the Holidays and Is Now ‘Recovering at Home’

Michael Bolton revealed he was diagnosed with brain cancer just before the holidays, requiring “immediate surgery.”

The When A Man Loves A Woman singer, 70 – who recently appeared on The Masked Singer earlier last year – took to his Facebook page on Friday and told his fans about his health.

He began, “I want to start by wishing everyone a very happy and healthy New Year! I also want to share that 2023 has ultimately presented me with some very unexpected challenges.”

‘Just before the holidays it was discovered that I had a brain tumor, which required immediate surgery.’

The star then positively added, “Thanks to my incredible medical team, the surgery was a success. I am now recovering at home and surrounded by the immense love and support of my family.”

The When A Man Loves A Woman singer took to his Facebook page on Friday and told his fans about his health

Bolton explained that he will “dedicate my time and energy to my recovery” and “take a temporary break from touring.”

“It is always the hardest thing for me to ever disappoint my fans or postpone a show, but I have no doubt that I am working hard to speed up my recovery and get back to performing soon.”

The artist said he is “extremely grateful for all the love and support you have so generously shown me over the years.”

In closing, Michael added, “Know that I hold your positive messages in my heart, and I will give you more updates as soon as possible. Lots of love always, MB.”

Social media users have taken to the comments section to share their love and well wishes for the singer-songwriter as he focuses on his recovery.

According to the singer’s official website, the Go The Distance hitmaker has several tour dates planned in 2024, with concerts originally set to kick off on February 1 in Florida.

The star had a busy 2023, including an appearance on The Masked Singer as the Wolf, and also performed at the Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade last month in December. The American sun.

In a pre-recorded special – which was hosted by Julianne Hough and her brother Derek Hough – Bolton performed classic song Joy To The World.

He began, “I want to start by wishing everyone a very happy and healthy New Year! I also want to share that 2023 has ultimately presented me with some very unexpected challenges’; seen in 2013 in Germany

The star then positively added, “Thanks to my incredible medical team, the surgery was a success. I am now recovering at home and surrounded by the immense love and support of my family’; seen in 1993

In June 2023, Michael released an album titled Spark Of Light, featuring songs such as Beautiful World and Just The Beginning.

At the time, Bolton discussed the album’s message: finding happiness and positivity in difficult times, per People.

‘We observed our friends and family and saw that they all really needed some light, that it was so dark and oppressive and that we were all actually carrying layers of fear.’

He added, “And so we started to feel a sense of responsibility to deliver hope and promise and all these feelings that seem so intangible, and it started to become a feel-good record.”

The performer also talked about fatherhood and the importance of family. He notably shares daughters Isa, Holly and Taryn with ex-wife Maureen McGuire.

The couple was married from 1975 until their divorce was finalized in 1990. The singer also has six grandchildren.

“I am filled with more love and pride for my girls as they raise their own families,” the To Love Somebody singer said.

‘The people I love bring me a lot of happiness…The important things never really change. Love is the most important thing, the center of the universe. There is nothing greater.’

Social media users jumped to the comments section to share their love and well wishes for the singer-songwriter as he focuses on his recovery; seen in 2018 in LA

Michael currently lives in Connecticut and spoke to The Guardian in August 2023 about making music in his home recording studio; seen in 2021

He later opened up about trying not to take life too seriously, adding, “The fun only starts when you let things go…I don’t feel like I’m close to slowing down yet.”

Michael currently resides in Connecticut and has spoken The guard in August 2023 about making music in his home recording studio.

“For a long time I would take any kind of promotion and be in the recording studio at eight or nine in the morning, but these days I do that less.”

“I built a recording studio 200 yards from my house in Westport, Connecticut. That way I can record music and not have to go to New York City. It was one of the best investments I ever made,” Bolton said.