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

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

Early-Stage Diagnosis

The 82-year-old singer, known for a string of upbeat chart-toppers from "I Write the Songs" cemented his status as one of pop music’s cherished entertainers, will have a procedure to remove part of his lung in an effort to treat the illness, which is in its early stages.

“As many of you know, I recently endured six weeks of a severe cough followed by a relapse of another five weeks.

“Despite the fact that I was recovered from the illness and returned to the spotlight in Las Vegas, my wonderful doctor insisted on an MRI just to ensure that everything was OK.

“The MRI discovered a malignant lesion on my lung that requires removed. It’s pure luck (and a skilled doctor) that it was discovered so early.”

Rescheduled Shows

He has rescheduled a series of upcoming concerts, but suggested he would be returning to perform by mid-February for his long-running engagement in Las Vegas.

He continued: “The doctors do not believe it has spread and I’m undergoing further tests to confirm their diagnosis. So, that’s it. No chemo. Radiation therapy is off the table. Just chicken soup and I Love Lucy reruns.

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

Professional and Personal Journey

Manilow is currently in the 16th year of a concert series at the Westgate Las Vegas. The singer has spent decades in the limelight and revealed he is gay in 2017, after tying the knot with his partner of many years, Garry Kief privately in 2014.

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

“During my rapid rise to fame, it was just crazy. And, you know, going back to an vacant room, you can land in a lot of difficulty if you, you know, you’re alone night after night,” he said.

“But I encountered my future husband right around when it was blowing up. And I didn’t have to go back to those lonesome rooms. I had somebody to be vulnerable with or to celebrate 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.”