Singer Michael Bolton says he was diagnosed with brain tumor and underwent surgery

Singer Michael Bolton revealed he was diagnosed with a brain tumor just before the holidays and had to undergo immediate surgery.

He said in a post on social media that the surgery was a success and that he has been recovering at home with his family.

Bolton, who is 70, said in the post he “will be devoting my time and energy to my recovery which means I’ll have to take a temporary break from touring.”

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