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Michael Bolton’s daughters shared a positive update on his health as the singer continues to battle glioblastoma, a rare and aggressive form of brain cancer.
The two-time Grammy Award winner, 72, previously revealed that he was diagnosed with glioblastoma in December 2023 after undergoing emergency surgery that resulted in doctors removing Bolton’s brain tumor in its entirety.
Bolton underwent a second brain surgery in January 2024 following an infection and completed radiation and chemotherapy treatment in October of that year. He now undergoes MRIs every two months to make sure his tumor has not returned, as glioblastoma has a high recurrence rate.
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Michael Bolton’s daughters shared a positive update on the singer’s health amid his battle with brain cancer. (Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversal via Getty Images)
During a recent interview with AARP, Bolton’s three daughters, Isa, Holly and Taryn, who have become his primary caregivers, shed some light on his battle with cancer.
“We are proud and happy to update anyone who has been interested in following [our Dad’s] trip that is in very good spirits and very good health,” Isa told the outlet.
“He has many challenges and we have fantastic days and difficult others, but in general he is very strong,” he added. “His mobility and cognition have been fantastic. So we’re in a really good place right now.”
In an email to AARP, the “When a Man Loves a Woman” singer shared that he “felt deeply grateful” and treasured the time he spent with his family, including his daughters and six grandchildren.
“This past year has tested me in ways I never imagined, but it also made me more aware of the moments that fill life with meaning: eating with my family, hearing my grandchildren laugh, going outside on a beautiful day and just enjoying it,” Bolton said.
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Bolton shares Isa, 50, Holly, 48, and Taryn, 46, with his ex-wife Maureen McGuire. He is also the grandfather of six children.
According to AARP, Isa, Holly and Taryn have taken on important caregiving responsibilities, including helping with Bolton’s daily care, providing him with emotional support and coordinating his medical and professional needs while he focuses on his health.
Bolton was diagnosed with glioblastoma, a rare and aggressive form of brain cancer, in December 2023. (Media and Media)
Taryn and her daughters reside with Bolton full-time at his home in Westport, Connecticut, where he has lived for more than 30 years. Isa spends three days a week at home, often accompanied by her children, while Holly, who lives in California and is a mother of one, travels monthly for a week to help with practical tasks.
Bolton told AARP that having his daughters by his side during his battle and recovery from cancer “means more than he could ever put into words.”
“My daughters have been consistent in a way that grounds me,” she said. “On the hardest days, they help me stay focused; on the calmest, they spark the laughter that makes everything seem possible again. They remind me of who I am and why it’s worth fighting for.”
Bolton’s three daughters have been his primary caregivers, and he often spends time with his grandchildren. (Facebook)
Isa explained that she and her sisters bonded after Bolton’s diagnosis and worked as a team to protect his privacy.
“Most families, most people, could depend on friends and family, hug them, support them and care for them,” he said. “We became a very small island.”
Isa admitted that caring for Bolton during his cancer journey has at times been a challenge for his family. He recalled that the “How Am I Supposed to Live Without You?” hitmaker experienced a “significant personality change” after his brain surgery.
At that moment, Isa recalled that her youngest son told her, “I’m a little afraid of G-Pa.” However, he told AARP that the personality change, a common side effect of brain surgery, was short-term. He said that after practicing yoga and undergoing physical therapy as part of his healing regimen, Bolton regained his usual “fun” personality.
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“Children are becoming more comfortable, but I think some children may be alarmed and disconcerted by those changes and that needs to be acknowledged as well,” she said.
Isa explained that her own connection to Bolton had changed after becoming one of his caregivers.
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“The dynamics of the relationship change profoundly,” he said. “You get a chance to work through some things that were challenging and recognize that you don’t have to put yourself in a position where you may have pigeonholed yourself in the relationship. You can redefine the relationship in a new way.”
The singer said his daughters’ support has been “constant in a way that consolidates me.” (Getty Images)
While Bolton’s family supported him, the singer said he is also grateful for the outpouring of support he has received from his fans.
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“Thank you, from the bottom of my heart,” he told his followers in his email to AARP.
“Your messages, prayers, kindness… have come to me at times when I needed them most,” Bolton continued. “It’s amazing how a few words from someone you’ve never met can lift your spirit and steady your steps. It reminds me that we are all connected and that none of us go through life’s challenges alone.”