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

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

Early-Stage Diagnosis

The 82-year-old singer, known for a string of high-spirited hits from "I Write the Songs" has made him one of pop music’s most beloved showmen, will have surgery to take out a section of lung tissue in an effort to combat the disease, which is detected early.

“As my fans are aware, I recently endured six weeks of a severe cough followed by a recurrence of another five weeks.

“Even though I was over the bronchitis and performing again for my residency, my excellent physician insisted on an MRI just to make sure that there were no issues.

“The MRI discovered a cancerous spot on my lung that needs to be removed. It’s sheer fortune (and a great doctor) that it was caught so early.”

Postponed Performances

He has delayed a series of forthcoming shows, but stated he would be back on stage by the February holiday for his enduring engagement in Las Vegas.

He went on to say: “The physicians do not believe it has metastasized and I’m having examinations to confirm their diagnosis. So, that’s it. No chemotherapy. No radiation. Just home remedies and classic TV.

“I’m counting the days until I come back to my home away from home in Las Vegas for our special weekend performances.”

Decades in the Spotlight

Manilow is currently in the 16th year of a show on the Las Vegas Strip. The singer has been in the public eye and came out as gay in 2017, after tying the knot with his longtime partner and manager in secret in 2014.

The pair were in a private partnership for over 35 years. In 2023, Manilow reflected on how important his partner 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 lonesome hotel suite, you can land in a lot of difficulty if you, you know, you’re on your own night after night,” he said.

“But I met Garry right around when it was blowing up. And I was spared from having to go back to those lonesome rooms. I had somebody to be vulnerable with or to enjoy success with.

“I wish that young people don’t have to go back to those rooms by themselves, because you get yourself in trouble. I never did. But it was quite isolating until I met Garry. And then it was fun.”