Iconic Singer Barry Manilow Scheduled for a Procedure for a Lung Cancer Diagnosis.

Barry Manilow has revealed that he has been diagnosed with cancer of the lung and is set to have an operation.

Spot Found in Initial Phase

The 82-year-old singer, famous for his series of beloved anthems from "Copacabana" established him as one of pop music’s enduringly popular performers, will have an operation to remove part of his lung in an effort to treat the illness, which is detected early.

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

“Despite the fact that I was recovered from the illness and returned to the spotlight at the Westgate Las Vegas, my attentive medical team requested an MRI just to make sure that everything was OK.

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

Postponed Performances

He has delayed a string of upcoming shows, but stated he would be back on stage by Valentine’s Day for his long-running engagement in Las Vegas.

He continued: “The physicians do not believe it has traveled and I’m taking tests to support their conclusion. So, that’s it. Chemo is not needed. No radiation. Just rest and recuperation and I Love Lucy reruns.

“I’m looking forward to until I come back to my familiar venue in Las Vegas for our special weekend performances.”

Professional and Personal Journey

Manilow is now in the 16th year of a residency in Nevada. The singer has been in the spotlight and revealed he is gay in 2017, after wedding his partner of many years, Garry Kief in secret in 2014.

The pair were in a discreet partnership for over 35 years. In 2023, Manilow reflected on how vital his partner 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, going back to an lonesome hotel suite, you can land in a lot of problems if you, you know, you’re alone night after night,” he said.

“But I found my partner right around when it was taking off. And I didn’t have to go back to those isolated suites. I had a partner to cry with or to share joys with.

“I desire that newcomers today don’t have to go back to those suites by themselves, because you get yourself in trouble. I never did. But it was pretty lonely until I met Garry. And then it was a shared adventure.”