
Michael Bolton in 'very good health' as daughters share positive update on brain cancer battle
Fox News Flash top entertainment headlines of the week Fox News Flash top entertainment and celebrity headlines are here. Michael Bolton's daughters shared a positive update on his health as the singer continues to fight glioblastoma, a rare and aggressive form of brain cancer. The 72-year-old two-time Grammy Award winner 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 finished radiation and chemotherapy treatment in October of that year. He now undergoes MRIs every two months to ensure his tumor hasn’t returned, as glioblastoma has a high recurrence rate. MICHAEL BOLTON SHARES NEW FAMILY PHOTO AMID BRAIN TUMOR DIAGNOSIS: ‘HERE’S TO FRESH STARTS’ 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 cancer battle. "We’re proud and happy to update anyone who has been interested in following [our Dad’s] journey that he is in very good spirits and very good health," Isa told the outlet. "He has a lot of challenges, and we do have great days and some tough days, but in general, he’s very strong," she added. "His mobility and cognition have been terrific. 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 was "feeling deeply grateful" and treasuring the time he was spending with his family, including his daughters and six grandchildren. "This past year has tested me in ways I never imagined, but it’s also made me more aware of the moments that fill life with meaning: having meals with my family, hearing my grandkids laugh, stepping outside on a beautiful day and just taking it in," Bolton said. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER Bolton shares Isa, 50, Holly, 48, and Taryn, 46, with his ex-wife Maureen McGuire. He is also a grandfather of six. According to AARP, Isa, Holly and Taryn have each taken on significant caregiving responsibilities, including helping with Bolton's daily care, providing 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. (Medios y Media) Taryn and her daughters reside with Bolton full-time in his Westport, Connecticut , home, where he’s lived for more than 30 years. Isa spends three days a week at the house, frequently accompanied by her sons, while Holly - who lives in California and is a mother to one son - travels in monthly for a week to help with hands-on duties. Bolton told AARP that having his daughters by his side during his cancer battle and recovery "means...
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