Barry Manilow to Undergo an Operation for Lung Cancer.

The singer has disclosed that he was diagnosed with a cancerous growth in his lung and is set to have surgery.

Spot Found in Initial Phase

The 82-year-old singer, known for a string of beloved anthems from "Mandy" cemented his status as one of pop music’s enduringly popular performers, will have an operation to remove part of his lung in an effort to fight off the condition, which is detected early.

“For those who have been following, I recently endured six weeks of a bronchial infection followed by a return of another five weeks.

“Even though I was over the bronchitis and performing again in Las Vegas, my wonderful doctor ordered an MRI just to make sure that everything was OK.

“The MRI identified a tumor on my left side that requires removed. It’s pure luck (and a skilled doctor) that it was found so early.”

Postponed Performances

He has postponed a series of forthcoming shows, but stated he would be returning to perform by the February holiday for his longstanding engagement at his Vegas home.

He went on to say: “The medical team do not believe it has metastasized and I’m having examinations to verify their assessment. So, that’s it. No chemo. No radiation. Just home remedies and classic TV.

“I’m looking forward to until I rejoin my second home in Las Vegas for our Valentine’s weekend concerts.”

A Long Career and Personal Life

Manilow is presently in his 16th year of a show on the Las Vegas Strip. The singer has been in the spotlight and revealed he is gay in 2017, after wedding his manager and long-term partner privately in 2014.

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

“When my fame skyrocketed, it was just overwhelming. And, you know, returning to an lonesome hotel suite, you can find yourself 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 no longer had to go back to those isolated suites. I had a partner to be vulnerable with or to celebrate with.

“I hope that newcomers today don’t have to go back to those rooms by themselves, because you might succumb to pitfalls. I never did. But it was pretty lonely until I met Garry. And then it was a shared adventure.”