Iconic Singer Barry Manilow Scheduled for a Procedure for Lung Cancer.

Barry Manilow has revealed that he was diagnosed with lung cancer and will be having a surgical procedure.

Cancer Caught Early

The legendary 82-year-old artist, famous for his series of high-spirited hits from "I Write the Songs" has made him one of pop music’s cherished showmen, will have surgery to extract a portion of his lung in an effort to combat the disease, which is detected early.

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

“Despite the fact that I was over the bronchitis and performing again at the Westgate Las Vegas, my wonderful doctor ordered an MRI just to be certain that all was clear.

“The MRI identified a tumor on my lung that requires removed. It’s incredible chance (and a skilled doctor) that it was discovered so early.”

Concert Delays

He has delayed a series of planned shows, but indicated he would be returning to perform 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 metastasized and I’m having examinations to confirm their diagnosis. So, that’s it. No chemo. No radiotherapy. Just rest and recuperation and I Love Lucy reruns.

“I’m counting the days until I come back to my home away from home in Las Vegas for our February love-themed shows.”

A Long Career and Personal Life

Manilow is presently in his 16th year of a residency at the Westgate Las Vegas. The singer has been in the spotlight and came out as gay in 2017, after tying the knot with his partner of many years, Garry Kief in secret in 2014.

The duo were in a discreet relationship for more than 35 years. In 2023, Manilow spoke about how vital his husband had been to him during his rise to peak fame in the 1970s.

“As my career exploded, it was just hectic. And, you know, returning to an vacant room, you can land in a lot of trouble if you, you know, you’re on your own night after night,” he said.

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

“I wish that newcomers today 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.”