Iconic Singer Barry Manilow Will Have Surgery for Cancer in His Lung.

Barry Manilow announced that he received a diagnosis with a cancerous growth in his lung and will undergo a surgical procedure.

Cancer Caught Early

The legendary 82-year-old artist, whose parade of beloved anthems from "I Write the Songs" has made him one of pop music’s most beloved entertainers, will have surgery to remove part of his lung in an effort to treat the condition, which is in its early stages.

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

“Despite the fact that I was over the bronchitis and returned to the spotlight for my residency, my attentive medical team requested an MRI just to make sure that there were no issues.

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

Postponed Performances

He has rescheduled a string of planned concerts, but suggested he would be back on stage by mid-February for his longstanding residency at his Vegas home.

He continued: “The doctors do not believe it has spread and I’m undergoing further tests to support their conclusion. So, that’s it. No chemotherapy. Radiation therapy is off the table. Just rest and recuperation and classic TV.

“I’m eagerly awaiting until I come back to my familiar venue at the Westgate Las Vegas for our special weekend performances.”

Professional and Personal Journey

Manilow is currently in the 16th year of a residency on the Las Vegas Strip. The singer has enjoyed a career spanning many years in the spotlight and publicly identified as gay in 2017, after wedding his partner of many years, Garry Kief privately in 2014.

The pair were in a discreet relationship for over 35 years. Last year, Manilow reflected on how important his husband had been to him during his ascent to stardom in the 1970s.

“During my rapid rise to fame, it was just crazy. And, you know, going back to an lonesome hotel suite, you can get into a lot of trouble if you, you know, you’re alone repeatedly,” he said.

“But I met Garry right around when it was exploding. And I didn’t have to go back to those isolated suites. I had somebody to cry with or to enjoy success with.

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