Iconic Singer Barry Manilow Scheduled for an Operation for Cancer in His Lung.

Barry Manilow has revealed that he received a diagnosis with a cancerous growth in his lung and will undergo surgery.

Cancer Caught Early

The octogenarian performer, known for a string of beloved anthems from "Copacabana" cemented his status as one of pop music’s enduringly popular entertainers, will have a procedure to remove part of his lung in an effort to fight off the condition, which is in its early stages.

“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 back on stage for my residency, my attentive medical team requested an MRI just to be certain that all was clear.

“The MRI identified a malignant lesion on my left side that must be removed. It’s sheer fortune (and a great doctor) that it was caught so early.”

Concert Delays

He has rescheduled a string of upcoming concerts, but suggested he would be back on stage by the February holiday for his long-running concert series at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort and Casino.

He went on to say: “The doctors do not believe it has metastasized and I’m taking tests to confirm their diagnosis. So, that’s it. Chemo is not needed. No radiotherapy. Just rest and recuperation and favorite shows.

“I’m looking forward to until I return to my home away from home at the Westgate Las Vegas for our Valentine’s weekend concerts.”

A Long Career and Personal Life

Manilow is presently in his 16th year of a residency at the Westgate Las Vegas. The singer has spent decades in the public eye and publicly identified as gay in 2017, after marrying his longtime partner and manager confidentially in 2014.

The pair were in a discreet romance for over 35 years. In 2023, Manilow reflected on how crucial Kief had been to him during his ascent to stardom in the 1970s.

“During my rapid rise to fame, it was just hectic. And, you know, returning to an vacant room, you can land in a lot of problems if you, you know, you’re alone evening after evening,” he said.

“But I met Garry right around when it was taking off. And I no longer had to go back to those isolated suites. I had a partner to share sorrows with or to share joys 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 very solitary until I met Garry. And then it was joyful.”