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

Barry Manilow has revealed that he received a diagnosis with a cancerous growth in his lung and will undergo surgery.

Spot Found in Initial Phase

The legendary 82-year-old artist, known for a string of high-spirited hits from "Copacabana" has made him one of pop music’s cherished showmen, will have an operation to take out a section of lung tissue in an effort to fight off the illness, which is in its early stages.

“As my fans are aware, I recently suffered from six weeks of bronchitis followed by a recurrence of another five weeks.

“Even though I was recovered from the illness and performing again for my residency, my wonderful doctor requested an MRI just to ensure that all was clear.

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

Rescheduled Shows

He has delayed a number of forthcoming live performances, but indicated he would be returning to perform by Valentine’s Day for his long-running residency in Las Vegas.

He added: “The medical team do not believe it has spread and I’m having examinations to support their conclusion. So, that’s it. No chemo. No radiotherapy. Just chicken soup and classic TV.

“I’m eagerly awaiting until I return to my second home at the Westgate Las Vegas for our Valentine’s weekend concerts.”

Professional and Personal Journey

Manilow is currently in the 16th year of a residency at the Westgate Las Vegas. The singer has been in the limelight and came out as gay in 2017, after wedding his partner of many years, Garry Kief confidentially in 2014.

The duo were in a private relationship for over 35 years. Recently, Manilow spoke about how crucial his partner had been to him during his explosion in popularity 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 find yourself in a lot of difficulty if you, you know, you’re on your own evening after evening,” he said.

“But I met Garry right around when it was taking off. And I no longer had to go back to those isolated suites. I had somebody to cry with or to share joys with.

“I desire that young people don’t have to go back to those rooms by themselves, because you can make poor choices. I never did. But it was quite isolating until I met Garry. And then it was fun.”