A American singer Michael Bolton shared on social media that he faced a serious health challenge, revealing that a brain tumor had been diagnosed and required urgent medical attention. The information indicated that the tumor was discovered toward the end of 2023 and that an operation to remove it was performed. Bolton expressed gratitude toward the medical team for their professionalism and care, and he is currently resting at home surrounded by family who offer him love and support.
In a message to fans, Bolton explained that he took several months off to recover, noting that he would pause touring temporarily. He acknowledged the difficulty of postponing shows or letting fans down but emphasized his commitment to speeding recovery and returning to performances as soon as possible.
Bolton has pursued music since his youth, first recording a debut album under his birth name Michael Bolotin in 1975. His career gained major recognition with a Grammy Award victory in 1990 for the ballad How Will I Live Without You, followed by another Grammy nod in 1992 for When a Man Loves a Woman. Over the decades, he built a lasting reputation as a powerful vocal talent with a distinctive soulful sound and a string of charting singles.
In recent events, Bolton represented Connecticut in the American Song Contest held in 2022, contributing to the state’s presence on a national stage in the United States. The competition, designed to spotlight American artists across the country, drew widespread attention and showcased Bolton’s ongoing engagement with music and fans. In a separate note of industry news, Mikhail Boyarsky had previously returned to performing after a heart attack, illustrating the resilience often witnessed in the world of performing arts.