Iconic Singer Barry Manilow to Undergo an Operation for a Lung Cancer Diagnosis.

Barry Manilow announced that he received a diagnosis with lung cancer and will be having surgery.

Early-Stage Diagnosis

The legendary 82-year-old artist, famous for his series of beloved anthems from "I Write the Songs" cemented his status as one of pop music’s cherished entertainers, will have an operation to remove part of his lung in an effort to treat the illness, which is detected early.

“As many of you know, I recently endured six weeks of bronchitis followed by a relapse of another five weeks.

“Although I was over the bronchitis and performing again in Las Vegas, my attentive medical team insisted on an MRI just to be certain that there were no issues.

“The MRI detected a malignant lesion on my left lung that must be removed. It’s incredible chance (and a great doctor) that it was discovered so early.”

Rescheduled Shows

He has rescheduled a string of forthcoming shows, but indicated he would be back on stage by Valentine’s Day for his enduring residency at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort and Casino.

He went on to say: “The medical team do not believe it has traveled and I’m taking tests to support their conclusion. So, that’s it. Chemo is not needed. No radiation. Just home remedies and classic TV.

“I’m eagerly awaiting until I come back to my home away from home at the Westgate Las Vegas for our February love-themed shows.”

Professional and Personal Journey

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

The couple were in a clandestine relationship for more than 35 years. Recently, Manilow reflected on how vital Kief had been to him during his ascent to stardom in the 1970s.

“When my fame skyrocketed, it was just hectic. And, you know, coming home to an empty hotel room, you can find yourself in a lot of problems if you, you know, you’re on your own repeatedly,” he said.

“But I found my partner right around when it was exploding. And I was spared from having to go back to those lonesome rooms. I had a person to share sorrows with or to share joys with.

“I desire that aspiring artists 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 joyful.”