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Michael Bolton’s ‘Weird’ Symptom That Led to Shocking Brain Cancer Diagnosis Revealed

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Michael Bolton and his family shared an unusual symptom that ultimately resulted in a brain cancer diagnosis, shedding light on his private struggle for the first time.

In the autumn of 2023, the 72-year-old songwriter behind “When A Man Loves A Woman,” who had received warm wishes from admirers, was spending quality time with his family. During this period, an intriguing event took place.

As a devoted follower, I reminisce about my daughters – Isa (age 49), Holly (47), and Taryn (45) – who shared with People magazine an incident that occurred during one of our family bowling nights out. It seems that on this particular occasion, I inadvertently took a turn before it was my time at the lane, and to add to the mishap, I repeated this error an additional two times.

As I recounted the unusual event, I couldn’t help but express that it felt incredibly odd, almost surreal. In that moment, my companion and I found ourselves puzzled, questioning, “Could there be an issue with his cognitive abilities?

Reflecting on the events that unfolded, they seemed peculiar to me, yet not quite cause for undue concern. As we reminisce and scrutinize these occurrences collectively, it becomes strikingly evident that there were numerous instances we overlooked or misunderstood.

Earlier that same night just after Thanksgiving of that year, the family noticed another red flag.

Taryn mentioned that he unexpectedly toppled from his seat towards the left side. This is quite peculiar given his exceptional athleticism and teetotal lifestyle.

‘So he fell, and we were like, “What just happened?”‘

Over the course of the weekend, Bolton experienced severe headaches. On Monday, due to these persistent symptoms, he was admitted to the hospital where they diagnosed him with a brain tumor.

The tumor had been removed in its entirety a week later and doctors confirmed it was  glioblastoma.

As per the Mayo Clinic, glioblastoma is a malignant tumor originating within the brain or spinal cord. This cancerous growth expands rapidly, often infiltrating and damaging healthy tissues. Glioblastomas arise from astrocytes, cells that functionally support nerve cells.

Prior to the occurrences, Bolton was engrossed with various commitments. He made an appearance on The Masked Singer and gave a few live performances.

Nevertheless, he gave a performance at a charity event held on Richard Branson’s Necker Island around mid-November 2023. It was reported that Bolton had been struggling with feelings of nausea and imbalance, leading his daughters to speculate that the stress and exhaustion from this event might have been the cause.

Taryn recounted her thoughts at the time as she put it: ‘Was this exhaustion or stress? He had been working relentlessly during that period – traveling, performing, and juggling numerous tasks. It seemed he was growing older, tired, and under pressure. In a way, we tried to make sense of it bit by bit.’

As a die-hard admirer, I’m eagerly following my beloved artist’s latest updates about his courageous fight against cancer. He’s standing strong and makes it clear: giving up is simply not an option for him in this battle!

In December 2023, the Grammy-winning artist, who is now 72 years old, received a diagnosis of glioblastoma, a rare and aggressive type of brain cancer. As a result, he needed to have an emergency operation.

After that, Michael has been relying on his previously mentioned daughters while also cherishing quality family moments with his grandkids, Amelia (age 14), Olivia (age 13), Dylan (age 11), Grayson (age 10), River (age 9), and Jack (age 8).

While he purposefully avoided hearing a prognosis, Michael is staying optimistic.

Speaking candidly about his cancer experience, he remarked, “This situation is tapping into your strength and determination in ways you wouldn’t have anticipated.

Giving up on the task at hand isn’t an alternative. Instead, you’ll be pulled right into a contest. That’s likely how you discover your true mettle.

To the people he addressed, he said, “In times when you face difficult situations, remember that you’re not facing them alone. This knowledge can make all the difference.

‘It actually helps people to know. It reminds them that they’re not alone.’

In January 2024, exactly a month following his announcement about his cancer diagnosis, he took to Facebook to pen a heartfelt message for his followers, updating them on his current health status.

He began by expressing warm wishes for a joyful and thriving New Year to all! Additionally, he mentioned that the year 2023 brought him some quite surprising obstacles.

A few days before the vacation, I learned that I had a brain tumor that necessitated an urgent operation.

Filled with anticipation and positivity, he remarked: ‘Due to the exceptional skills of my remarkable healthcare professionals, the operation turned out well.’

‘I am now recuperating at home and surrounded by the tremendous love and support of my family.’

In the given moment, I found myself expressing that I would be focusing my time and efforts on my healing journey. Additionally, I mentioned that I would be stepping away for a while in terms of touring engagements, allowing me to take a well-deserved rest.

I find it incredibly difficult to let down my fans or reschedule a performance, but rest assured, I’m putting in maximum effort to speed up my recovery and return to the stage as quickly as possible.

In February, Michael canceled his London O2 Arena concert which had been slated for July 5.

He shared on his Instagram Story that he won’t perform at the show anymore, and all ticket holders will receive a refund.

He expressed that everyone is aware of his excitement for the upcoming event, but he’s still recovering from a recent operation.

The When A Man Loves A Woman singer went on to thank fans for their continued support.

I appreciate all the love and positivity you’ve shown me throughout the last year. I feel incredibly fortunate to be backed by such a wonderful and supportive fanbase.

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2025-05-01 00:20

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