Grammy-winning singer Michael Bolton is speaking candidly about his will to live after being diagnosed in 2023 with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer.

“You’re reaching into your resources and your resolve in a way that you never would have thought,” Bolton, 72, said in an interview with People. “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.”

In a January 2024 social media update, Bolton revealed that he had undergone emergency brain surgery. While he didn’t clarify if the tumor was cancerous or explain the urgency, he  announced the postponement of touring to focus on recovery.

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