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

Barry Manilow announced that he has been diagnosed with a cancerous growth in his lung and will be having an operation.

Early-Stage Diagnosis

The octogenarian performer, whose parade of beloved anthems from "Copacabana" cemented his status as one of pop music’s cherished entertainers, will have surgery to extract a portion of his lung in an effort to fight off the condition, which is at an early phase.

“As my fans are aware, I recently suffered from six weeks of bronchitis followed by a recurrence of another five weeks.

“Although I was over the bronchitis and back on stage for my residency, my excellent physician ordered an MRI just to be certain that everything was OK.

“The MRI detected a tumor on my left side that requires removed. It’s incredible chance (and a skilled doctor) that it was caught so early.”

Postponed Performances

He has rescheduled a series of forthcoming concerts, but suggested he would be back on stage by the February holiday for his longstanding concert series at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort and Casino.

He continued: “The physicians do not believe it has spread and I’m undergoing further 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 second home at the Westgate Las Vegas for our February love-themed shows.”

Professional and Personal Journey

Manilow is now in the 16th year of a show at the Westgate Las Vegas. The singer has spent decades in the limelight and publicly identified as gay in 2017, after marrying his longtime partner and manager confidentially in 2014.

The pair were in a private partnership for more than 35 years. In 2023, Manilow spoke about how vital Kief had been to him during his explosion in popularity in the 1970s.

“When my fame skyrocketed, it was just crazy. And, you know, returning to an vacant room, you can find yourself in a lot of trouble if you, you know, you’re by yourself night after night,” he said.

“But I encountered my future husband right around when it was blowing up. And I no longer had to go back to those isolated suites. I had a partner to share sorrows with or to celebrate with.

“I hope that aspiring artists don’t have to go back to those suites 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.”