Iconic Singer Barry Manilow to Undergo Surgery for a Lung Cancer Diagnosis.
Barry Manilow has revealed that he has been diagnosed with lung cancer and will undergo an operation.
Cancer Caught Early
The legendary 82-year-old artist, famous for his series of high-spirited hits from "Mandy" established him as one of pop music’s cherished entertainers, will have surgery to remove part of his lung in an effort to fight off the disease, which is in its early stages.
“For those who have been following, I recently suffered from six weeks of bronchitis followed by a return of another five weeks.
“Despite the fact that I was past the infection and returned to the spotlight for my residency, my excellent physician ordered an MRI just to be certain that everything was OK.
“The MRI detected a cancerous spot on my left side that must be removed. It’s incredible chance (and a great doctor) that it was discovered so early.”
Postponed Performances
He has rescheduled a number of planned live performances, but suggested he would be on stage again by the February holiday for his long-running residency in Las Vegas.
He went on to say: “The physicians do not believe it has spread and I’m taking tests to verify their assessment. So, that’s it. No chemotherapy. No radiotherapy. Just rest and recuperation and favorite shows.
“I’m looking forward to until I rejoin my familiar venue at the Westgate Las Vegas for our Valentine’s weekend concerts.”
A Long Career and Personal Life
Manilow is now in the 16th year of a show on the Las Vegas Strip. The singer has been in the public eye and publicly identified as gay in 2017, after marrying his longtime partner and manager in secret in 2014.
The pair were in a private relationship for in excess of 35 years. In 2023, Manilow spoke about how important his husband had been to him during his rise to peak fame in the 1970s.
“When my fame skyrocketed, it was just hectic. And, you know, going back to an lonesome hotel suite, you can land in a lot of trouble if you, you know, you’re by yourself night after night,” he said.
“But I found my partner right around when it was taking off. And I no longer had to go back to those isolated suites. I had a partner to be vulnerable with or to share joys with.
“I hope that newcomers today don’t have to go back to those hotel rooms by themselves, because you might succumb to pitfalls. I never did. But it was quite isolating until I met Garry. And then it was a shared adventure.”
