Michael Bolton Celebrates 72nd Birthday Amid Recovery from Brain Tumor

WESTPORT, Conn. — Grammy-winning singer Michael Bolton celebrated his 72nd birthday on February 26, surrounded by family and loved ones at his Connecticut home.

Bolton enjoyed a delightful birthday gathering with daughters Holly, Taryn, and Isa, along with six of his grandchildren. The highlight of the celebration was a vanilla cake adorned with buttercream frosting, which Bolton shared with his family. In a family photo shared on social media, Bolton beamed as he posed with his daughters and granddaughters, adding to the joyous occasion.

The gathering marked a heartwarming return to family celebrations for Bolton, who is currently recovering from emergency surgery related to a brain tumor diagnosed in late 2023. Just weeks before his birthday, Bolton had to cancel planned performances, including a concert at the O2 Arena in London, as he continues to focus on his health.

“You all know how much I was looking forward to this show but I am continuing to heal from surgery,” Bolton expressed in an Instagram story on February 5. He has also been appreciative of the support from his fans during this difficult time. “Thank you for all your love and positive energy over this past year. I am so grateful to have the most supportive fans in the world,” he said.

In communicating the challenges faced following his diagnosis, Bolton shared, “I want to start by wishing everyone a very happy and healthy new year! I also want to share that 2023 ended up presenting me with some very unexpected challenges,” he stated in a January Facebook post revealing his diagnosis. “Just before the holidays, it was discovered that I had a brain tumor, which required immediate surgery. Thankfully, the surgery was a success.”

While Bolton has temporarily paused his touring schedule, he looks forward to resuming performances once he feels strong enough. “For the next couple of months, I will be devoting my time and energy to my recovery which means I’ll have to take a temporary break from touring. It is always the hardest thing for me to disappoint my fans or postpone a show,” he said, highlighting his commitment to his health.

Reflecting on his family’s importance, Bolton once remarked, “I love any excuse that allows us all together.” He expressed pride in his daughters as they raise their own families. “I’m filled with more love and pride in my girls as they raise their own families. Watching them parent, I’m just so proud of them,” Bolton shared.

As he navigates this period of recovery, he remains focused on the love and connection with those closest to him. “Time brings wisdom. Experience brings wisdom. The important things never really change. Love is the center of the universe,” he said. “There’s nothing greater, more powerful, more healing, more promising, than love.”