Barry Manilow Will Have a Procedure for a Lung Cancer Diagnosis.

The singer has disclosed that he has been diagnosed with cancer of the lung and will be having an operation.

Cancer Caught Early

The legendary 82-year-old artist, whose parade of beloved anthems from "Mandy" established him as one of pop music’s cherished entertainers, will have a procedure to remove part of his lung in an effort to fight off the condition, which is in its early stages.

“As many of you know, I recently endured six weeks of a bronchial infection followed by a return of another five weeks.

“Even though I was recovered from the illness and back on stage in Las Vegas, my attentive medical team requested an MRI just to be certain that there were no issues.

“The MRI identified a tumor on my lung that requires removed. It’s sheer fortune (and a great doctor) that it was caught so early.”

Postponed Performances

He has delayed a series of planned shows, but indicated he would be returning to perform by mid-February for his enduring concert series in Las Vegas.

He continued: “The doctors do not believe it has traveled and I’m taking tests to confirm their diagnosis. So, that’s it. Chemo is not needed. Radiation therapy is off the table. Just chicken soup and favorite shows.

“I’m looking forward to until I rejoin my familiar venue at the Westgate Las Vegas for our February love-themed shows.”

Professional and Personal Journey

Manilow is now in the 16th year of a residency at the Westgate Las Vegas. The singer has enjoyed a career spanning many years in the spotlight and revealed he is gay in 2017, after marrying his partner of many years, Garry Kief in secret in 2014.

The couple were in a private partnership for more than 35 years. In 2023, Manilow discussed how crucial Kief had been to him during his rise to peak fame in the 1970s.

“During my rapid rise to fame, it was just crazy. 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 evening after evening,” he said.

“But I met Garry right around when it was taking off. And I no longer had to go back to those empty hotel rooms. I had a partner to be vulnerable with or to share joys with.

“I hope that aspiring artists don’t have to go back to those hotel rooms by themselves, because you can make poor choices. I never did. But it was pretty lonely until I met Garry. And then it was a shared adventure.”