🔗 Share this article Iconic Singer Barry Manilow Scheduled for an Operation for Cancer in His Lung. The singer has disclosed that he has been diagnosed with lung cancer and is set to have a surgical procedure. Cancer Caught Early 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 entertainers, will have a procedure to remove part of his lung in an effort to combat the illness, which is at an early phase. “As my fans are aware, I recently endured six weeks of bronchitis followed by a return of another five weeks. “Even though I was recovered from the illness and performing again in Las Vegas, my excellent physician requested an MRI just to be certain that there were no issues. “The MRI identified a cancerous spot on my left side that must be removed. It’s incredible chance (and a great doctor) that it was found so early.” Rescheduled Shows He has delayed a number of upcoming shows, but suggested he would be on stage again by the February holiday for his longstanding engagement in Las Vegas. 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 chicken soup and classic TV. “I’m eagerly awaiting until I rejoin my familiar venue for our Vegas run for our Valentine’s weekend concerts.” A Long Career and Personal Life Manilow is now in the 16th year of a show 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 couple were in a clandestine relationship for more than 35 years. Recently, Manilow spoke about how crucial 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 problems if you, you know, you’re alone repeatedly,” he said. “But I encountered my future husband right around when it was exploding. And I no longer had to go back to those empty hotel rooms. I had somebody to cry with or to enjoy success with. “I hope that young people don’t have to go back to those hotel rooms by themselves, because you might succumb to pitfalls. I never did. But it was quite isolating until I met Garry. And then it was a shared adventure.”
The singer has disclosed that he has been diagnosed with lung cancer and is set to have a surgical procedure. Cancer Caught Early 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 entertainers, will have a procedure to remove part of his lung in an effort to combat the illness, which is at an early phase. “As my fans are aware, I recently endured six weeks of bronchitis followed by a return of another five weeks. “Even though I was recovered from the illness and performing again in Las Vegas, my excellent physician requested an MRI just to be certain that there were no issues. “The MRI identified a cancerous spot on my left side that must be removed. It’s incredible chance (and a great doctor) that it was found so early.” Rescheduled Shows He has delayed a number of upcoming shows, but suggested he would be on stage again by the February holiday for his longstanding engagement in Las Vegas. 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 chicken soup and classic TV. “I’m eagerly awaiting until I rejoin my familiar venue for our Vegas run for our Valentine’s weekend concerts.” A Long Career and Personal Life Manilow is now in the 16th year of a show 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 couple were in a clandestine relationship for more than 35 years. Recently, Manilow spoke about how crucial 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 problems if you, you know, you’re alone repeatedly,” he said. “But I encountered my future husband right around when it was exploding. And I no longer had to go back to those empty hotel rooms. I had somebody to cry with or to enjoy success with. “I hope that young people don’t have to go back to those hotel rooms by themselves, because you might succumb to pitfalls. I never did. But it was quite isolating until I met Garry. And then it was a shared adventure.”