Iconic Singer Barry Manilow to Undergo a Procedure for a Lung Cancer Diagnosis.

Barry Manilow announced that he was diagnosed with lung cancer and is set to have a surgical procedure.

Cancer Caught Early

The legendary 82-year-old artist, whose parade of beloved anthems from "Mandy" established him as one of pop music’s most beloved showmen, will have surgery to take out a section of lung tissue in an effort to fight off the illness, which is at an early phase.

“As my fans are aware, I recently endured six weeks of a bronchial infection followed by a return of another five weeks.

“Despite the fact that I was recovered from the illness and returned to the spotlight at the Westgate Las Vegas, my wonderful doctor requested an MRI just to make sure that everything was OK.

“The MRI discovered a malignant lesion on my left side that needs to be removed. It’s incredible chance (and a great doctor) that it was caught so early.”

Concert Delays

He has postponed a series of forthcoming shows, but suggested he would be returning to perform by the February holiday for his longstanding concert series at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort and Casino.

He added: “The doctors do not believe it has traveled and I’m taking tests to verify their assessment. So, that’s it. Chemo is not needed. No radiation. Just rest and recuperation and classic TV.

“I’m looking forward to until I rejoin my home away from home for our Vegas run for our special weekend performances.”

Professional and Personal Journey

Manilow is currently in the 16th year of a show at the Westgate Las Vegas. The singer has enjoyed a career spanning many years in the limelight and came out as gay in 2017, after tying the knot with his partner of many years, Garry Kief privately in 2014.

The couple were in a clandestine partnership for over 35 years. Recently, Manilow reflected on how crucial his husband had been to him during his rise to peak fame in the 1970s.

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

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

“I wish that aspiring artists don’t have to go back to those suites by themselves, because you might succumb to pitfalls. I never did. But it was very solitary until I met Garry. And then it was a shared adventure.”