The Bolton family’s world turned upside down after what started as a simple bowling night revealed serious health concerns for music icon Michael Bolton. His daughter Taryn shared their emotional journey in a candid interview, detailing how subtle symptoms led to a glioblastoma diagnosis.
“It was little things at first – dad bowling out of turn, losing his balance,” Taryn explained. The family initially attributed these changes to stress, until a debilitating headache sent Michael to the hospital in late 2023. Doctors discovered and removed a brain tumor, with tests confirming the worst – glioblastoma, a fast-growing cancer that affects about 12,000 Americans each year.
Michael has faced his treatment with remarkable courage. After undergoing radiation and chemotherapy, he now gets MRI scans every two months to monitor for recurrence. His April 2025 scan brought good news – no signs of the tumor returning.
Through it all, Michael has found new perspective. “My priorities have completely changed,” he shared. Rather than focusing on career achievements, he’s pouring his energy into family moments with daughters Taryn, Holly and Isa at their Connecticut home.
Fans worldwide have rallied behind the “When a Man Loves a Woman” singer, flooding social media with prayers and memories of how his music shaped their lives. One touching comment read: “Your songs have been the soundtrack to so many love stories – now we’re all rooting for yours.”
