Michael Bolton recently shared his battle with glioblastoma, a serious type of brain cancer, in an emotional interview with People magazine. The 72-year-old Grammy-winning singer, who sold over 75 million records during his 50-year career, got diagnosed in December 2023 after doctors performed emergency brain surgery to remove a tumor.
His doctor, Dr. Ingo Mellinghoff from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, explained that doctors fully remove tumors in only 30 to 40 percent of glioblastoma cases. That makes Bolton’s recovery impressive. He underwent a second surgery in January 2024 because of an infection. He also completed radiation and chemotherapy. A recent MRI scan in April showed no sign of the tumor coming back.
Bolton refuses to give up. “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,” he said. He relies on humor and inner strength to stay positive. Even though the treatments affected his speech, memory, and movement, he keeps pushing forward.
He even sang shortly after his surgery. His daughter Holly, 47, shared, “I remember one of the nurses had no idea who he was, and she’s like, ‘Do you know he sings like this?’” His other daughters, Isa, 49, and Taryn, 45, also continue to stand by him and help lift his spirits.
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Bolton lives in Westport, Connecticut, and stays busy with activities that comfort him. He meditates daily, plays golf, and attends voice therapy. He also spends quality time with his six grandchildren during family trivia nights.
Bolton now views his legacy in a new light. He no longer sees his career alone as his legacy. Instead, he values the life lessons and love he gives his daughters. He said, “I think we develop capabilities and problem management, and we learn how to make the best out of a bad situation.”
He remains strong and hopeful. “I want to keep going. I feel there’s still a lot to do on the fight side,” he said. With a smile, he added, “I got a title for a song: ‘Ain’t Going Down Without a Fight.’”
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