Michael Bolton's brain cancer was discovered after he had one 'weird' moment

Michael Bolton's daughters have opened up about the moment that led to their father's glioblastoma diagnosis.

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Michael Bolton's daughters have revealed the moment that they first realised something was wrong with their father, who has been diagnosed with brain cancer. They noticed the singer seemed off when made a series of peculiar moves during a bowling night out.

Bolton, 72, was enjoying a game of bowling with his family when he exhibited some odd behaviour. According to People magazine, his daughter Taryn recalled the unsettling moment, saying: "That was when we were like, 'Something's wrong with his brain.

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"Everything that happened was weird for him but not super alarming. When you look back at everything together. . . We missed so many things."

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This odd behaviour turned out to be an indicator of glioblastoma, an uncommon and aggressive type of brain cancer.

Symptoms associated with brain tumours can range from persistent headaches and seizures to nausea, fatigue, or even changes in personality and physical abilities.

These signs all depend on the tumour's whereabouts, size, and speed of growth in the brain, reports Surrey Live.

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That same evening, another abnormal incident worried the family as Michael toppled from his chair.

Taryn said: "He fell out of his chair to the left, which is very unusual. He's super athletic, and he doesn't drink. So he fell, and we were like, 'What just happened?'"

That weekend, Bolton experienced a severe headache and by Monday, he found himself in hospital. An MRI scan confirmed the presence of a brain tumour.

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The tumour was completely removed during surgery and about a week later, doctors diagnosed it as glioblastoma, a condition that affects roughly 15,000 Americans annually, according to the National Brain Tumor Society.

After undergoing two surgeries and several rounds of chemotherapy and radiotherapy, the singer's most recent scan earlier this month showed no signs of the tumour.

In a fresh interview, the singer declared: "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."

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He added: "Whenever you find yourself in any kind of challenging position, just to know that you're not alone going through it is a big deal."

He admitted that this health scare gave him a deeper appreciation for life. His daughter, Holly, disclosed that he began singing "within minutes" while recovering from his operation.

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The Brains Trust charity has laid out what to watch for when it comes to the deadly illness in a list of symptoms that you can read below.

Headaches that are more severe in the morning and wake you in the night. They are usually different from headaches you might have had previously and will be persistent and worsen with time Nausea and vomiting: With a headache this can indicate increased pressure in the head (raised intracranial pressure) Seizures: A seizure is abnormal electrical impulses in the brain, causing sudden involuntary changes in movement or function, sensation, awareness, or behaviour. A first-time seizure in an adult is often investigated Weakness, loss of sensation or numbness: This is a sign of pressure on (or damage to) a specific part of the brain and can also be manifested through walking unsteadily or lack of coordination (ataxia) or muscle weakness on one side of the body (hemiparesis) Hearing loss: Could be a sign of an acoustic neuroma if it occurs only on one side Loss/disturbance of vision, including double vision: In one or both eyes could be a symptom, if there is a tumour pressing on the optic nerve or there is one affecting the visual pathways or if there is raised intracranial pressure. Speech difficulties: May also include the loss of ability to write, speak or understand words. A person may have difficulty getting the right words out (expressive dysphasia) or difficulty articulating them (dysarthria) Other brain tumour symptoms: Lack of concentration, confusion, memory loss, disorientation, drowsiness, change in behaviour. Article continues below

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