Michael Bolton is here with important updates on both his personal and professional life.
In a detailed note to fans on January 5th, the veteran artist explained that he had recently been diagnosed with a brain tumor and would be taking a break from touring and singing in public as a result.
„Just before the holidays, I was diagnosed with a brain tumor and needed emergency surgery. Thanks to my amazing medical team, the surgery was a success,“ the 70-year-old wrote on Facebook.
„I am currently recovering at home and surrounded by the tremendous love and support of my family.“
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It’s very scary.
The Grammy winner also told her followers that she would be „dedicating“ the „next few months“ to her recovery, acknowledging her disappointment in the process.
„Disappointing fans and having to postpone shows is always the hardest thing for me to do, but I have no doubt that I will be working hard to accelerate my recovery and get back to performing soon,“ Bolton continued. , thanked the fans for their „love“. We have been “supporting” you for many years.
He concluded:
„I take your positive message to heart and will update you as soon as possible. Lots of love always, MB.“
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A few months ago, Bolton opened up about sharing positivity in dark times through his album Spark of Light, which includes the emotional song „Beautiful World.“
„We’re basically looking at our friends and family and realizing that they all really need light, that it’s so dark and oppressive, and that basically we all do what we do every day. I just realized that there are so many layers of fear,” Legend said of his inspiration through the film. COVID pandemic.
„Then we started to feel a sense of responsibility to deliver all that hope and promise and elusive emotion, and it started to become a feel-good record.“
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Bolton is the father of three daughters: Isa, Holly, and Taryn. He also has six grandchildren.
„As my daughters raise their own families, I am filled with even more love and pride for them,“ he added last year.
„The people I love bring me so much happiness…What is important never changes. Love is the most important thing, the center of the universe. There is nothing greater.“
Indeed, he was „too serious“ early in his career, Bolton admitted at the time, adding:
“When you let go of things, the fun begins…and it shows no signs of slowing down yet.”
We wish Michael Bolton all the best in his recovery process.