Singer Michael Bolton has surgery to remove brain tumor, social media post says

Famous singer songwriter Michael Bolton announced Friday that he recently had surgery to remove a brain tumor. In a Facebook post , the 70 year old artist said the tumor was discovered just before the holidays. Bolton has since undergone a successful surgery to remove the tumor. I am now recuperating at home and surrounded by the tremendous love and support of my family," the post read in part.

"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." Bolton rose to fame in the 1980s and 1990s and may be most well known for his songs "When a Man Loves a Woman" and "How Am I Supposed to Live Without You.".