Michael Bolton shares first picture amid cancer battle: ‘Countless moments to cherish’

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Michael Bolton is celebrating Christmas with his loved ones.The singer, 71, took to Facebook on Wednesday to share a picture with his family members.

The photo comes a year after Bolton discovered he had a brain tumor and required surgery “just before the holidays” last year.“Sending warm wishes for a holiday season filled with peace, love, and joy,” the artist captioned the post. “May the New Year bring health, happiness, and countless moments to cherish.”Bolton added: “Here’s to fresh starts and beautiful moments in 2025!”The image shows the former Blackjack member sitting on a couch next to four smiling girls who donned matching pajama tops.

Bolton shared in the festivities, wearing a Santa hat and a red-and-white Grinch shirt under a black sweater.A light blue holiday-themed blanket with presents, snowmen and Christmas trees covered the two-time Grammy winner as he flashed a grin at the camera.

Bolton has three daughters, Isa, Holly and Taryn, with his ex-wife, Maureen McGuire. He is also a grandfather of six.In July 2023, Bolton told People magazine that both his children and grandchildren make fun of his long locks from the 1980s and ’90s. “There’s a birthday card where you have to pull my head out of this cake, and then I sing ‘Happy Birthday.’ One of my grandchildren saw it in the store and said, ‘How is G-pa getting so famous?'” the musician explained. “It’s amusing and funny, but they’re not impressed by celebrity.”Last January, Bolton penned a heartfelt note to fans revealing that he was diagnosed with a brain tumor that would require him to take a break from the stage.“Just before the holidays, it was discovered that I had a brain tumor, which required immediate surgery.