Music Legend Barry Manilow Will Have an Operation for a Lung Cancer Diagnosis.

Barry Manilow announced that he received a diagnosis with cancer of the lung and will be having an operation.

Cancer Caught Early

The 82-year-old singer, known for a string of high-spirited hits from "Copacabana" has made him one of pop music’s cherished performers, will have surgery to extract a portion of his lung in an effort to combat the condition, which is in its early stages.

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

“Even though I was past the infection and performing again at the Westgate Las Vegas, my excellent physician ordered an MRI just to ensure that all was clear.

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

Rescheduled Shows

He has postponed a string of forthcoming live performances, but stated he would be on stage again by Valentine’s Day for his longstanding concert series at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort and Casino.

He added: “The medical team do not believe it has traveled and I’m having examinations to verify their assessment. So, that’s it. No chemotherapy. No radiotherapy. Just chicken soup and I Love Lucy reruns.

“I’m looking forward to until I rejoin my second home at the Westgate Las Vegas for our February love-themed shows.”

Professional and Personal Journey

Manilow is currently in the 16th year of a show on the Las Vegas Strip. The singer has spent decades in the spotlight and revealed he is gay in 2017, after tying the knot with his manager and long-term partner privately in 2014.

The couple were in a private relationship for more than 35 years. In 2023, Manilow reflected on how vital his husband had been to him during his rise to peak fame in the 1970s.

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

“But I found my partner right around when it was exploding. And I didn’t have to go back to those empty hotel rooms. I had a person to share sorrows with or to share joys with.

“I desire that young people don’t have to go back to those suites 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.”