Music Legend 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 a surgical procedure.

Early-Stage Diagnosis

The octogenarian performer, whose parade of beloved anthems from "Mandy" established him as one of pop music’s most beloved performers, will have an operation to take out a section of lung tissue in an effort to treat the disease, which is in its early stages.

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

“Despite the fact that I was past the infection and back on stage for my residency, my excellent physician ordered an MRI just to be certain that there were no issues.

“The MRI discovered a cancerous spot on my left lung that requires removed. It’s incredible chance (and a fantastic physician) that it was discovered so early.”

Rescheduled Shows

He has delayed a number of planned live performances, but stated he would be returning to perform by mid-February for his enduring residency in Las Vegas.

He continued: “The medical team do not believe it has metastasized and I’m undergoing further tests to confirm their diagnosis. So, that’s it. No chemotherapy. No radiotherapy. Just chicken soup and I Love Lucy reruns.

“I’m looking forward to until I come back to my second home for our Vegas run for our Valentine’s weekend concerts.”

Professional and Personal Journey

Manilow is currently in the 16th year of a concert series on the Las Vegas Strip. The singer has spent decades in the spotlight and revealed he is gay in 2017, after wedding his manager and long-term partner privately in 2014.

The pair were in a private romance for more than 35 years. In 2023, Manilow spoke about how crucial his husband had been to him during his rise to peak fame in the 1970s.

“During my rapid rise to fame, it was just hectic. And, you know, going back to an vacant room, you can find yourself in a lot of difficulty if you, you know, you’re on your own repeatedly,” 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 somebody to be vulnerable with or to enjoy success with.

“I desire that young people don’t have to go back to those rooms by themselves, because you might succumb to pitfalls. I never did. But it was very solitary until I met Garry. And then it was a shared adventure.”