Michael Bolton’s daughters share health update amid singer’s brain cancer battle

Michael Bolton’s daughters have shared a positive update on the singer’s health as he continues to battle 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 completely removing Bolton’s brain tumor.

Bolton underwent a second brain surgery in January 2024 following an infection and completed radiation and chemotherapy treatment in October of the same year. Because glioblastoma has a high recurrence rate, he now undergoes an MRI every two months to make sure his tumor hasn’t returned.

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During a recent interview with AARP, Bolton’s three daughters, Isa, Holly and Taryn, who became his primary caregivers, shed some light on his battle with cancer.

“We are proud and happy to inform anyone interested in following [our Dad’s] “Jesus said that he was in very good spirits and in very good health on this journey,” he said.

“He has a lot of challenges and we have great days and some tough days, but overall he is very strong,” he added. “His mobility and cognition have been amazing. 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 she “feels deeply grateful” and cherishes the time she spends with her family, including her daughters and six grandchildren.

“This past year has tested me in ways I never imagined, but it has also made me more aware of the moments that fill life with meaning: eating dinner with my family, hearing my grandchildren laugh, going out and enjoying it on a beautiful day,” Bolton said.

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Bolton shares daughters Isa, 50, Holly, 48, and Taryn, 46, with ex-wife Maureen McGuire. He is also a grandfather of six children.

According to AARP, Isa, Holly and Taryn took on significant caregiving responsibilities, including assisting with Bolton’s daily care, providing emotional support and coordinating his medical and professional needs while focusing on his health.

Bolton was diagnosed with glioblastoma, a rare and aggressive form of brain cancer, in December 2023. (Mediums and Media)

Taryn and her daughters live with Bolton full-time at his home in Westport, Connecticut, where he has lived for more than 30 years. Isa often spends three days a week at home with her sons, while Holly, a California-based mother of one son, travels for a week each month to help with hands-on tasks.

Bolton told AARP that having his daughters by his side during his fight and recovery from cancer “meant more than I can put into words.”

“My daughters were stable enough to ground me,” she said. “On the hard days they help me stay centered; on the lighter days they bring out the laughter that makes me feel like anything is possible again. They remind me of who I am and what I’m worth fighting for.”

Bolton’s three daughters serve as his primary caregivers, and Bolton often spends time with his grandchildren. (Facebook)

Isa said she and her sisters came together after Bolton’s diagnosis and worked as a team to protect his privacy.

“Most families — most people — can trust their friends and family, embrace them, embrace them, support them and care for them,” he said. “We have become a very small island.”

Isa admitted that caring for Bolton during his cancer journey was challenging at times for his family. He recalled that the “How Will I Live Without You” hitmaker experienced a “significant personality change” following brain surgery.

At the time, Isa recalled her youngest son telling her, “I’m a little scared of G-Pa.” But he told AARP that personality change, a common side effect of brain surgery, is short-term. He said Bolton regained his usual “funny” personality after doing yoga and undergoing physical therapy as part of his recovery regime.

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“Boys are more relaxed, but I think some boys may be anxious and anxious about these changes and that needs to be acknowledged as well,” he said.

Isa explained that her connection with Bolton changed after she became one of his carers.

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“The relationship dynamic is changing so profoundly,” he said. “You have the opportunity to overcome some of the things that are challenging and realize that maybe you don’t need to be put in a position in the relationship that you’ve trapped yourself in. You can redefine the relationship in a new way.”

The singer said her daughters’ support has been “constant, proving me right.” (Getty Images)

While Bolton’s family rallied behind him, the singer said he was also grateful for the support he received from his fans.

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“Thank you from the bottom of my heart,” he said in an email to AARP supporters.

“Your messages, your prayers, your kindness reached me when I needed it most,” Bolton continued. “It’s amazing how a few words from someone you’ve never met can lift your spirits and put a firmness in your step. It reminds me that we are all connected and that none of us can overcome life’s challenges alone.”