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

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

Early-Stage Diagnosis

The 82-year-old singer, famous for his series of high-spirited hits from "Mandy" has made him one of pop music’s enduringly popular entertainers, will have surgery to remove part of his lung in an effort to combat the disease, which is at an early phase.

“As my fans are aware, I recently suffered from six weeks of a severe cough 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 attentive medical team insisted on an MRI just to ensure that there were no issues.

“The MRI identified a cancerous spot on my lung that must be removed. It’s pure luck (and a great doctor) that it was discovered so early.”

Postponed Performances

He has delayed a series of planned shows, but suggested he would be returning to perform by Valentine’s Day for his longstanding residency at his Vegas home.

He continued: “The medical team do not believe it has traveled and I’m undergoing further tests to support their conclusion. So, that’s it. Chemo is not needed. Radiation therapy is off the table. Just home remedies and I Love Lucy reruns.

“I’m looking forward to until I return to my familiar venue for our Vegas run for our February love-themed shows.”

Professional and Personal Journey

Manilow is now in the 16th year of a show on the Las Vegas Strip. The singer has enjoyed a career spanning many years in the spotlight and revealed he is gay in 2017, after tying the knot with his longtime partner and manager privately in 2014.

The duo were in a private romance for over 35 years. In 2023, Manilow discussed how vital Kief had been to him during his ascent to stardom in the 1970s.

“When my fame skyrocketed, it was just crazy. And, you know, coming home to an vacant room, you can get into a lot of difficulty if you, you know, you’re by yourself 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 a partner to be vulnerable with or to celebrate with.

“I hope that newcomers today don’t have to go back to those suites by themselves, because you can make poor choices. I never did. But it was pretty lonely until I met Garry. And then it was joyful.”