Iconic Singer Barry Manilow Scheduled for a Procedure for Cancer in His Lung.

The singer has disclosed that he was diagnosed with a cancerous growth in his lung and will be having surgery.

Cancer Caught Early

The octogenarian performer, whose parade of upbeat chart-toppers from "Mandy" established him as one of pop music’s enduringly popular showmen, will have a procedure to extract a portion of his lung in an effort to fight off the disease, which is at an early phase.

“For those who have been following, I recently went through six weeks of bronchitis followed by a return of another five weeks.

“Even though I was over the bronchitis and performing again in Las Vegas, my excellent physician insisted on an MRI just to make sure that there were no issues.

“The MRI discovered a malignant lesion on my left lung that requires removed. It’s pure luck (and a fantastic physician) that it was found so early.”

Postponed Performances

He has delayed a string of upcoming shows, but indicated he would be on stage again by mid-February for his enduring residency at his Vegas home.

He added: “The medical team do not believe it has traveled and I’m having examinations to confirm their diagnosis. So, that’s it. No chemotherapy. Radiation therapy is off the table. Just chicken soup and classic TV.

“I’m looking forward to until I return to my home away from home in Las Vegas for our special weekend performances.”

Professional and Personal Journey

Manilow is presently in his 16th year of a concert series at the Westgate Las Vegas. The singer has spent decades in the spotlight and publicly identified as gay in 2017, after tying the knot with his partner of many years, Garry Kief in secret in 2014.

The duo were in a private partnership for more than 35 years. In 2023, Manilow reflected on how crucial his husband had been to him during his explosion in popularity in the 1970s.

“When my fame skyrocketed, it was just hectic. And, you know, returning to an vacant room, you can land in a lot of difficulty if you, you know, you’re alone night after night,” he said.

“But I found my partner right around when it was blowing up. And I was spared from having to go back to those empty hotel rooms. I had somebody to share sorrows with or to enjoy success with.

“I wish that newcomers today don’t have to go back to those 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.”