Barry Manilow Will Have a Procedure for a Lung Cancer Diagnosis.

Barry Manilow has revealed that he received a diagnosis with a cancerous growth in his lung and is set to have an operation.

Spot Found in Initial Phase

The 82-year-old singer, whose parade of beloved anthems from "Mandy" established him as one of pop music’s enduringly popular entertainers, will have a procedure to remove part of his lung in an effort to treat the illness, which is at an early phase.

“For those who have been following, I recently suffered from six weeks of a severe cough followed by a return of another five weeks.

“Despite the fact that I was recovered from the illness and back on stage in Las Vegas, my attentive medical team insisted on an MRI just to be certain that all was clear.

“The MRI detected a malignant lesion on my left lung that requires removed. It’s sheer fortune (and a great doctor) that it was found so early.”

Postponed Performances

He has delayed a string of forthcoming live performances, but suggested he would be on stage again by mid-February for his long-running concert series at his Vegas home.

He continued: “The medical team do not believe it has metastasized and I’m having examinations to confirm their diagnosis. 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 rejoin my familiar venue at the Westgate Las Vegas for our February love-themed shows.”

Professional and Personal Journey

Manilow is currently in the 16th year of a residency on the Las Vegas Strip. The singer has enjoyed a career spanning many years in the public eye and publicly identified as gay in 2017, after tying the knot with his partner of many years, Garry Kief in secret in 2014.

The pair were in a private romance for in excess of 35 years. In 2023, Manilow spoke about how vital his partner had been to him during his rise to peak fame in the 1970s.

“When my fame skyrocketed, it was just overwhelming. And, you know, returning to an empty hotel room, you can find yourself in a lot of problems if you, you know, you’re alone repeatedly,” he said.

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

“I desire 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.”