Barry Manilow to Undergo a Procedure for Lung Cancer.

The singer has disclosed that he received a diagnosis with lung cancer and will be having a surgical procedure.

Spot Found in Initial Phase

The legendary 82-year-old artist, known for a string of beloved anthems from "Copacabana" established him as one of pop music’s most beloved entertainers, will have surgery to take out a section of lung tissue in an effort to fight off the disease, which is detected early.

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

“Although I was past the infection and returned to the spotlight for my residency, my excellent physician requested an MRI just to be certain that all was clear.

“The MRI identified a malignant lesion on my left lung that needs to be removed. It’s sheer fortune (and a skilled doctor) that it was found so early.”

Concert Delays

He has delayed a number of forthcoming live performances, but suggested he would be returning to perform by the February holiday for his long-running engagement in Las Vegas.

He added: “The medical team do not believe it has metastasized and I’m taking tests to support their conclusion. So, that’s it. Chemo is not needed. Radiation therapy is off the table. Just chicken soup and favorite shows.

“I’m counting the days until I return to my second home in Las Vegas for our February love-themed shows.”

Professional and Personal Journey

Manilow is now in the 16th year of a concert series on the Las Vegas Strip. The singer has been in the spotlight and revealed he is gay in 2017, after tying the knot with his longtime partner and manager confidentially in 2014.

The pair were in a discreet romance for in excess of 35 years. In 2023, Manilow spoke about how crucial his partner had been to him during his explosion in popularity in the 1970s.

“When my fame skyrocketed, it was just crazy. And, you know, going back to an empty hotel room, you can land in a lot of difficulty if you, you know, you’re alone repeatedly,” he said.

“But I found my partner right around when it was blowing up. And I was spared from having to go back to those empty hotel rooms. I had a person to share sorrows with or to share joys with.

“I desire that newcomers today don’t have to go back to those rooms by themselves, because you can make poor choices. I never did. But it was very solitary until I met Garry. And then it was joyful.”