Iconic Singer Barry Manilow to Undergo an Operation for a Lung Cancer Diagnosis.

Barry Manilow has revealed that he received a diagnosis with lung cancer and will undergo a surgical procedure.

Cancer Caught Early

The octogenarian performer, famous for his series of beloved anthems from "I Write the Songs" established him as one of pop music’s enduringly popular entertainers, will have an operation to extract a portion of his lung in an effort to treat the disease, which is in its early stages.

“As many of you know, I recently suffered from six weeks of a bronchial infection followed by a recurrence of another five weeks.

“Despite the fact that I was over the bronchitis and returned to the spotlight in Las Vegas, my wonderful doctor requested an MRI just to ensure that everything was OK.

“The MRI identified a tumor on my left side that needs to be removed. It’s sheer fortune (and a fantastic physician) that it was discovered so early.”

Postponed Performances

He has postponed a number of upcoming live performances, but stated he would be back on stage by Valentine’s Day for his longstanding engagement at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort and Casino.

He went on to say: “The medical team do not believe it has traveled and I’m undergoing further tests to verify their assessment. So, that’s it. No chemo. Radiation therapy is off the table. Just home remedies and favorite shows.

“I’m counting the days until I return to my familiar venue for our Vegas run for our special weekend performances.”

A Long Career and Personal Life

Manilow is presently in his 16th year of a concert series at the Westgate Las Vegas. The singer has enjoyed a career spanning many years 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 discussed how important Kief had been to him during his rise to peak fame in the 1970s.

“During my rapid rise to fame, it was just overwhelming. And, you know, returning to an lonesome hotel suite, you can land in a lot of difficulty if you, you know, you’re by yourself night after night,” he said.

“But I encountered my future husband right around when it was exploding. And I no longer had to go back to those empty hotel rooms. I had a partner to share sorrows with or to celebrate with.

“I wish that aspiring artists don’t have to go back to those rooms by themselves, because you get yourself in trouble. I never did. But it was very solitary until I met Garry. And then it was joyful.”