Barry Manilow to Undergo an Operation for a Lung Cancer Diagnosis.

The singer has disclosed that he was diagnosed with lung cancer and is set to have an operation.

Spot Found in Initial Phase

The octogenarian performer, whose parade of high-spirited hits from "Copacabana" cemented his status as one of pop music’s most beloved entertainers, will have surgery to extract a portion of his lung in an effort to fight off the disease, which is at an early phase.

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

“Even though I was over the bronchitis and returned to the spotlight in Las Vegas, my excellent physician requested an MRI just to ensure that all was clear.

“The MRI discovered a malignant lesion on my left lung that requires removed. It’s sheer fortune (and a great doctor) that it was found so early.”

Rescheduled Shows

He has rescheduled a string of forthcoming concerts, but stated he would be on stage again by Valentine’s Day for his enduring concert series at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort and Casino.

He added: “The medical team do not believe it has traveled and I’m taking tests to support their conclusion. So, that’s it. No chemotherapy. No radiation. Just chicken soup and I Love Lucy reruns.

“I’m looking forward to until I come back to my second home for our Vegas run for our special weekend performances.”

Professional and Personal Journey

Manilow is currently in the 16th year of a concert series in Nevada. The singer has been in the public eye and revealed he is gay in 2017, after marrying his partner of many years, Garry Kief privately in 2014.

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

“As my career exploded, it was just overwhelming. And, you know, going back to an lonesome hotel suite, you can land in a lot of trouble if you, you know, you’re alone night after night,” he said.

“But I met Garry right around when it was blowing up. And I no longer had to go back to those empty hotel rooms. I had a person to be vulnerable with or to enjoy success with.

“I wish that newcomers today don’t have to go back to those hotel 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.”