Hard rock and heavy metal singer Michael Bolton was diagnosed with the aggressive cancer, glioblastoma, in 2023. Nearly two years later, he and his family candidly spoke about the disease and how Michael has adjusted to life while living with the illness.
Below, get updates on Michael is doing now and learn about his cancer diagnosis.
Michael revealed his cancer diagnosis in a January 2024 Instagram announcement. Nearly one year later, during an April 2025 interview with People, Michael described his experiencing living with glioblastoma.
“You’re reaching into your resources and your resolve in a way that you never would have thought,” he explained. “Succumbing to the challenge is not an option. You’re really quickly drawn into a duel. I guess that’s the way you find out what you’re made of.”
Though it’s been a difficult journey so far, Michael pointed out, “Whenever you find yourself in any kind of challenging position, just to know that you’re not alone going through it is a big deal.”
Glioblastoma is a form of brain cancer that begins as growth of cells in the brain or the spinal cord, and it progress quickly, per Mayo Clinic. While the disease mostly happens to adults, it can happen at any age. There is no cure for the cancer.
