Barry Manilow Scheduled for a Procedure for a Lung Cancer Diagnosis.

The singer has disclosed that he received a diagnosis with cancer of the lung and will undergo surgery.

Cancer Caught Early

The legendary 82-year-old artist, known for a string of beloved anthems from "I Write the Songs" has made him one of pop music’s cherished entertainers, will have surgery to remove part of his lung in an effort to fight off the illness, which is detected early.

“As my fans are aware, I recently went through six weeks of bronchitis followed by a recurrence of another five weeks.

“Even though I was past the infection and back on stage at the Westgate Las Vegas, my attentive medical team requested an MRI just to ensure that everything was OK.

“The MRI discovered a malignant lesion on my left side that requires removed. It’s pure luck (and a fantastic physician) that it was discovered so early.”

Concert Delays

He has rescheduled a string of forthcoming shows, but indicated he would be back on stage by the February holiday for his enduring concert series at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort and Casino.

He added: “The physicians do not believe it has metastasized and I’m having examinations to confirm their diagnosis. So, that’s it. Chemo is not needed. Radiation therapy is off the table. Just chicken soup and classic TV.

“I’m looking forward to until I rejoin my familiar venue at the Westgate Las Vegas for our special weekend performances.”

Decades in the Spotlight

Manilow is now in the 16th year of a concert series in Nevada. The singer has spent decades in the limelight and revealed he is gay in 2017, after marrying his longtime partner and manager in secret in 2014.

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

“During my rapid rise to fame, it was just crazy. And, you know, returning to an empty hotel room, you can get into a lot of problems if you, you know, you’re by yourself night after night,” he said.

“But I encountered my future husband right around when it was taking off. And I no longer had to go back to those lonesome rooms. I had a person to share sorrows with or to enjoy success with.

“I hope that young people don’t have to go back to those hotel rooms by themselves, because you get yourself in trouble. I never did. But it was pretty lonely until I met Garry. And then it was joyful.”