The New Year started out with sad news for fans of singer Michael Bolton. And the Grammy winner turned to social media to share his diagnosis of a brain tumor.
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Find out what Bolton revealed about his health. And keep reading to learn the message that the singer sent to his followers.
Michael Bolton Shares Brain Tumor Struggle
Grammy winner Michael Bolton just told his fans about his scary health diagnosis. And the singer shared that he will take a break from touring as he copes with a brain tumor, per Pop Culture.
But Michael revealed on Facebook that he did undergo surgery. And the 70-year-old singer shared with his fans that it all happened prior to the holidays. But amid Bolton’s health struggles, he made sure to thank his family and his medical team.
“Just before the holidays, it was discovered that I had a brain tumor, which required immediate surgery. Thanks to my incredible medical team, the surgery was a success,” the Grammy winner revealed on social media. And he added, “I am now recuperating at home and surrounded by the tremendous love and support of my family.”
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Michael Bolton Takes Tour Break
As a result of the surgery, Bolton plans to take time away from touring to heal. But the singer described it as a “temporary break.” And Michael shared that he plans only a “couple of months” to recover.
However, he confessed that he views postponing a show or disappointing his fans as “always the hardest thing for me. But have no doubt I am working hard to accelerate my recovery and get back to performing soon,” added Bolton.
And Michael shared that he appreciates the love and support he received. “Know that I’m keeping your positive messages in my heart,” added the singer. “And I’ll give you more updates as soon as I can.”
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Michael Bolton Took 18 Years To Get A Hit
And Bolton’s passion for touring comes after struggling for 18 years to achieve his first hit song. But he shared that he kept going because of his “love for it. I’m grateful that I was surrounded by women most of my younger life. And my mother was so supportive of me pursuing music [growing up], and [now] I have three daughters.”
However, the Grammy winner confessed, “If I knew how hard it was going to be, I’m not sure I would’ve made the trek. Because there was so much time when there were no paychecks coming. And you’re in the music business in Connecticut, if it snows, your concert is closed.”
But after going through what Bolton calls “starving artist syndrome,” he appreciates his success all the more. However, that came only after facing “the reality that you may not be able to provide for your family.”We were getting eviction notices and our landlord would beg me to make sure the next check didn’t bounce,” he recalled.
Michael Bolton Gives Advice To Young Singers
As a result, Michael began penning songs for other musicians. And he gradually turned his focus to his own music. “So I started writing songs for other artists, and I was able to put full focus on my next record,” he recalled. “And the one after that, and the one after that in ’83. It all came together.”
But Bolton shared his advice to “young people. Whenever somebody says, ‘I’ve been at this for 10 years already,’ I say, ‘It took me 18 for my first hit, so don’t give up. But know that it can take that long. And when it does finally happen, it’s an even greater success story’.”
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