Iconic Singer Barry Manilow Scheduled for an Operation for a Lung Cancer Diagnosis.
Barry Manilow has revealed that he has been diagnosed with lung cancer and will undergo a surgical procedure.
Early-Stage Diagnosis
The legendary 82-year-old artist, famous for his series of high-spirited hits from "Mandy" cemented his status as one of pop music’s most beloved entertainers, will have surgery to take out a section of lung tissue in an effort to combat the disease, which is at an early phase.
“For those who have been following, I recently went through six weeks of bronchitis followed by a return 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 be certain that everything was OK.
“The MRI detected a cancerous spot on my left lung that requires removed. It’s incredible chance (and a skilled doctor) that it was found so early.”
Concert Delays
He has delayed a string of upcoming live performances, but suggested he would be returning to perform by Valentine’s Day for his longstanding engagement in Las Vegas.
He continued: “The physicians do not believe it has traveled and I’m taking tests to verify their assessment. So, that’s it. No chemotherapy. Radiation therapy is off the table. Just chicken soup and I Love Lucy reruns.
“I’m looking forward to until I return to my familiar venue in Las Vegas for our Valentine’s weekend concerts.”
Professional and Personal Journey
Manilow is now in the 16th year of a residency on the Las Vegas Strip. The singer has enjoyed a career spanning many years in the public eye and revealed he is gay in 2017, after tying the knot with his manager and long-term partner privately in 2014.
The pair were in a discreet romance for more than 35 years. Recently, Manilow spoke about how crucial Kief had been to him during his rise to peak fame in the 1970s.
“During my rapid rise to fame, it was just hectic. And, you know, going back to an lonesome hotel suite, you can get into a lot of problems if you, you know, you’re by yourself repeatedly,” he said.
“But I encountered my future husband right around when it was exploding. And I didn’t have to go back to those empty hotel rooms. I had somebody to cry with or to enjoy success with.
“I desire that young people don’t have to go back to those hotel 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 joyful.”
