Barry Manilow Scheduled for Surgery for Cancer in His Lung.
Barry Manilow has revealed that he received a diagnosis with lung cancer and will be having a surgical procedure.
Cancer Caught Early
The legendary 82-year-old artist, famous for his series of beloved anthems from "Mandy" established him as one of pop music’s most beloved showmen, will have a procedure to extract a portion of his lung in an effort to combat the illness, which is at an early phase.
“As my fans are aware, I recently went through six weeks of a bronchial infection followed by a recurrence of another five weeks.
“Although I was over the bronchitis and back on stage at the Westgate Las Vegas, my attentive medical team insisted on an MRI just to ensure that all was clear.
“The MRI detected a tumor on my left side that must be removed. It’s incredible chance (and a great doctor) that it was discovered so early.”
Rescheduled Shows
He has postponed a number of forthcoming live performances, but stated he would be returning to perform by mid-February for his enduring engagement at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort and Casino.
He added: “The medical team do not believe it has metastasized and I’m undergoing further tests to support their conclusion. So, that’s it. No chemotherapy. No radiation. Just rest and recuperation and I Love Lucy reruns.
“I’m eagerly awaiting until I return to my familiar venue for our Vegas run for our February love-themed shows.”
Professional and Personal Journey
Manilow is presently in his 16th year of a show in Nevada. The singer has been in the public eye and publicly identified as gay in 2017, after tying the knot with his manager and long-term partner in secret in 2014.
The pair were in a discreet romance for over 35 years. Last year, Manilow spoke about how important his husband had been to him during his explosion in popularity in the 1970s.
“When my fame skyrocketed, it was just overwhelming. And, you know, coming home to an empty hotel room, you can land in a lot of trouble if you, you know, you’re by yourself night after night,” he said.
“But I encountered my future husband right around when it was exploding. And I was spared from having to go back to those lonesome rooms. I had a partner to cry with or to celebrate with.
“I hope that aspiring artists don’t have to go back to those 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 a shared adventure.”
