singer michael bolton has revealed that he had to have “urgent surgery” to remove a brain tumor just before the holidays. He said in a Facebook post that his “thanks to the incredible medical team, the surgery was a success.”
“I am now recovering at home and surrounded by the tremendous love and support of my family,” he wrote. He said that he would focus his time and energy on his recovery for the next few months and would have to take a “temporary break” from touring.
He wrote, “It’s always the hardest thing for me to disappoint my fans or postpone a show, but there’s no doubt that I’m working hard to speed up my recovery and get back to performing soon.” Am.”
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The two-time Grammy winner had tour dates scheduled in Florida, California, Ohio, Louisiana and Texas before heading to Europe in the spring.
“I am so grateful for all the love and support you have given me over the years,” he wrote to his fans. He said he was keeping their positive messages in his heart, and said he would provide an update soon.
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