Iconic Singer Barry Manilow Will Have a Procedure for a Lung Cancer Diagnosis.

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

Spot Found in Initial Phase

The octogenarian performer, known for a string of beloved anthems from "I Write the Songs" has made him one of pop music’s enduringly popular performers, will have a procedure to extract a portion of his lung in an effort to treat the condition, which is at an early phase.

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

“Even though I was past the infection and performing again in Las Vegas, my excellent physician insisted on an MRI just to make sure that all was clear.

“The MRI discovered a cancerous spot on my left side that needs to be removed. It’s incredible chance (and a skilled doctor) that it was found so early.”

Postponed Performances

He has rescheduled a series of forthcoming live performances, 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 added: “The doctors do not believe it has traveled and I’m taking tests to verify their assessment. So, that’s it. No chemotherapy. Radiation therapy is off the table. Just home remedies and classic TV.

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

A Long Career and Personal Life

Manilow is currently in the 16th year of a concert series in Nevada. The singer has been in the public eye and publicly identified as gay in 2017, after wedding his manager and long-term partner confidentially in 2014.

The duo were in a private romance for over 35 years. In 2023, Manilow spoke about how vital Kief had been to him during his explosion in popularity in the 1970s.

“When my fame skyrocketed, it was just hectic. And, you know, returning to an lonesome hotel suite, you can get into a lot of trouble if you, you know, you’re alone evening after evening,” 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 be vulnerable with or to enjoy success with.

“I wish that aspiring artists 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 fun.”