Music Legend Barry Manilow Scheduled for a Procedure for Cancer in His Lung.

Barry Manilow announced that he was diagnosed with cancer of the lung and is set to have an operation.

Early-Stage Diagnosis

The legendary 82-year-old artist, known for a string of beloved anthems from "Mandy" cemented his status as one of pop music’s cherished showmen, will have surgery to remove part of his lung in an effort to combat the illness, which is at an early phase.

“As many of you know, I recently suffered from six weeks of a severe cough followed by a return of another five weeks.

“Even though I was past the infection and back on stage at the Westgate Las Vegas, my attentive medical team insisted on an MRI just to make sure that all was clear.

“The MRI discovered a tumor 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 rescheduled a series of forthcoming concerts, but suggested he would be back on stage by mid-February for his longstanding residency at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort and Casino.

He added: “The medical team do not believe it has metastasized and I’m taking tests to support their conclusion. So, that’s it. No chemotherapy. No radiotherapy. Just home remedies and favorite shows.

“I’m looking forward to until I rejoin my home away from home in Las Vegas for our Valentine’s weekend concerts.”

Professional and Personal Journey

Manilow is now in the 16th year of a concert series in Nevada. 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 confidentially in 2014.

The couple were in a private romance for more than 35 years. Recently, Manilow discussed how vital Kief had been to him during his explosion in popularity in the 1970s.

“When my fame skyrocketed, it was just crazy. And, you know, returning to an vacant room, you can find yourself in a lot of difficulty if you, you know, you’re alone repeatedly,” he said.

“But I met Garry right around when it was blowing up. And I no longer had to go back to those lonesome rooms. I had somebody to cry with or to enjoy success with.

“I wish that young people don’t have to go back to those suites by themselves, because you might succumb to pitfalls. I never did. But it was quite isolating until I met Garry. And then it was fun.”