Michael Bolton Breaks Silence on Brain Cancer Diagnosis | Michael Bolton | Just Jared: Celebrity News and Gossip
Michael Bolton is opening up about his diagnosis for the first time.
The 72-year-old music superstar spoke out in an interview with People about his glioblastoma diagnosis, which is an aggressive form of skin cancer.
He received the diagnosis in December of 2023, but hadn’t formally opened up about it until now.
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“You’re reaching into your resources and your resolve in a way that you never would have thought,” he said.
“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 discovered he had a brain tumor and needed to undergo surgery shortly before the holidays in 2023. He underwent a second brain surgery in January 2024 due to an infection.
Michael said he finished radiation and chemotherapy treatment in October, and now undergoes MRIs every two months. His latest scan in April was clear, but it’s common for glioblastoma to recur.
His short-term memory, speech and mobility have been impacted by his treatments.
“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 of his recovery journey while at home in Westport, Connecticut.
He is also being supported by his daughters, Isa, 49, Holly, 47, and Taryn, 45, and his six grandchildren.
“It actually helps people to know. It reminds them that they’re not alone,” he added.
While recovering, Michael says he’s meditating daily, golfing, working with a personal trainer, taking voice lessons and doing voice therapy with a coach online.
“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,” he said.
“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.”
He also said that he’s facing “a 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?’ I want to keep going. I feel there’s still a lot to do on the fight side.”
Find out what he said when he first revealed the diagnosis. We are wishing Michael Bolton a continued recovery and good health.
