Michael Bolton reveals he was diagnosed with brain tumor; had surgery before holidays
Michael Bolton Michael Bolton attends NBC's "American Song Contest" Week 7 Semi-Finals Part 2 Live Premiere and Red Carpet at Universal Studios Hollywood on May 2, 2022, in Universal City, California. (David Livingston/Getty Images)
By Jessica Goodman, Cox Media Group National Content Desk
Singer and songwriter Michael Bolton revealed on Friday that before the holidays he was diagnosed with a brain tumor and had surgery.
“I want to start by wishing everyone a very happy and healthy new year! I also want to share that 2023 ended up presenting me with some very unexpected challenges. Just before the holidays, it was discovered that I had a brain tumor, which required immediate surgery,” Bolton said in a Facebook post.
“Thanks to my incredible medical team, the surgery was a success. I am now recuperating at home and surrounded by the tremendous love and support of my family,” he continued.
Bolton, 70, has multiple tour dates in 2024 on his website starting Feb. 1 up until Dec. 22, according to Variety. A majority of those dates are expected to be rescheduled as he recovers, Billboard reported.
“For the next couple of months, I will be devoting my time and energy to my recovery which means I’ll have to take a temporary break from touring,” Bolton continued. “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.”
Mayo Clinic said that a brain tumor is a growth of cells in or by the brain and can happen in or by the brain tissue, the Today Show reported. There are a variety of types of brain tumors even some that are noncancerous. Signs and symptoms depend on the location and the size of the tumor.
Last year, the Grammy winner through his album “Spark of Light” opened up about sharing positivity during dark times, People magazine reported. The album included a track called “Beautiful World.”
Michael Bolton through the years LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 10: Michael Bolton attends the 2017 Creative Arts Emmy Awards Creative Arts Ball on September 10, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images) (Neilson Barnard/Getty Images)
Michael Bolton through the years PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 24: Michael Bolton performs onstage during the 49th Daytime Emmy Awards at Pasadena Convention Center on June 24, 2022 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Michael Bolton through the years BEVERLY HILLS, CA - FEBRUARY 07: Recording artist Michael Bolton arrives at the Roc Nation Pre-GRAMMY Brunch on February 7, 2015 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Valerie Macon/Getty Images) (Valerie Macon/Getty Images)
Michael Bolton through the years NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 02: Michael Bolton performs onstage during the 9th annual "Revels & Revelations" in support of teen mental health at City Winery on December 02, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Craig Barritt/Getty Images) (Craig Barritt/Getty Images)
Michael Bolton through the years HOLLYWOOD, CA - AUGUST 19: Singer/songwriter Michael Bolton attends "SIN CITY: A DAME TO KILL FOR" premiere presented by Dimension Films in partnership with Time Warner Cable, Dodge and DeLeon Tequila at TCL Chinese Theatre on August 19, 2014 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Rich Polk/Getty Images for The Weinstein Company) (Rich Polk/Getty Images for The Weinstein C)
Michael Bolton through the years PHOENIX, ARIZONA - MARCH 12: Michael Bolton performs onstage during Inaugural Gateway Celebrity Fight Night on March 12, 2022 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Gateway Celebrity Fight Night Foundation ) (Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Gateway Celebri)
Michael Bolton through the years BROOKLYN, NY- DECEMBER 16: Singer Michael Bolton attends the "Clash of The Choirs" rehearsal at Steiner Studios December 16, 2007 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Photo by Steven Henry/Getty Images) (Steven Henry/Getty Images)
Michael Bolton through the years HOLLYWOOD, CA - JULY 10: Singer Michael Bolton attends a celebration of the Los Angeles engagement of "On Your Feet!", the Emilio and Gloria Estefan Broadway musical, at the Pantages Theatre on July 10, 2018 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by David Livingston/Getty Images) (David Livingston/Getty Images)
Michael Bolton through the years DETROIT, MI - APRIL 16: (L-R) Designer John Varvatos, singer Michael Bolton and musician Alice Cooper attend John Varvatos Detroit Store Opening Party hosted by Chrysler on April 16, 2015 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Loreen Sarkis/Getty Images for John Varvatos) (Loreen Sarkis/Getty Images for John Varvatos)
Michael Bolton through the years ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 21: Martin Luther King Jr., III (L), Michael Bolton (C), Coretta Scott King (C), and Elder Bernice King (R) arrive at the Hero Awards April 21, 2005 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Annette Brown/Getty Images) (Annette Brown/Getty Images)
Michael Bolton through the years NEW YORK, NY - MAY 24: Musician Michael Bolton attends "Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping" premiere premiere at AMC Loews Lincoln Square 13 theater on May 24, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images) (Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)
Michael Bolton through the years LONDON - AUGUST 5: Michael Bolton performs live at the FitFlop Shooting Stars Benefit Closing Ball following a two-day golf tournament raising vital funds for Make-A-Wish Foundation UK at the Royal Courts of Justice on August 5, 2011 in London, England. (Photo by Samir Hussein/Getty Images for FitFlop Shooting Stars Benefit) (Samir Hussein)
Michael Bolton through the years BEVERLY HILLS, CA - DECEMBER 09: Producer David Foster (L) and singer Michael Bolton perform onstage during the launch of The Andrea Bocelli Foundation at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on December 9, 2011 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by John Sciulli/Getty Images for Andrea Bocelli Foundation) (John Sciulli)
Michael Bolton through the years LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 24: Singers Akon (L) and Michael Bolton speak onstage during the 2013 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 24, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Michael Bolton through the years BROOKLYN, NY- DECEMBER 16: Singer Michael Bolton and host Maria Menounos stand on stage at the "Clash of The Choirs" rehearsal at Steiner Studios on December 16, 2007 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Photo by Steven Henry/Getty Images) (Steven Henry/Getty Images)
Michael Bolton through the years LA QUINTA, CA - JANUARY 17: Michael Bolton plays the eighteenth hole on the Arnold Palmer Private Course at PGA West during the second round of the Humana Challenge in partnership with the Clinton Foundation on January 17, 2014 in La Quinta, California. (Photo by Todd Warshaw/Getty Images) (Todd Warshaw/Getty Images)
Michael Bolton through the years PEBBLE BEACH, CA - FEBRUARY 14: Musician Michael Bolton hits a shot during the third round of the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am at the Monterey Peninsula Country Club on February 14, 2015 in Pebble Beach, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) (Jeff Gross/Getty Images)
Michael Bolton through the years NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 23: Clive Davis and Michael Bolton attend Angel Ball 2023 hosted by Gabrielle's Angel Foundation at Cipriani Wall Street on October 23, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for Gabrielle's Angel Foundation ) (Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for Gabrielle's Ang)
Michael Bolton through the years LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 02: Michael Bolton performs at the World Premiere of "Michael Bolton's American Dream: Detroit" at Pacific Theatres at The Grove on May 2, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images) (Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images)
Michael Bolton through the years BEVERLY HILLS, CA - DECEMBER 09: Producer Quincy Jones (L) and singer Michael Bolton attend the launch of The Andrea Bocelli Foundation at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on December 9, 2011 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by John Sciulli/Getty Images for Andrea Bocelli Foundation) (John Sciulli)