Barry Manilow Will Have an Operation for Lung Cancer.
Barry Manilow announced that he was diagnosed with cancer of the lung and will be having surgery.
Early-Stage Diagnosis
The legendary 82-year-old artist, famous for his series of upbeat chart-toppers from "Mandy" has made him one of pop musicâs most beloved performers, will have a procedure to remove part of his lung in an effort to treat the illness, which is in its early stages.
âFor those who have been following, I recently endured six weeks of a bronchial infection followed by a return of another five weeks.
âDespite the fact that I was recovered from the illness and returned to the spotlight for my residency, my excellent physician ordered an MRI just to make sure that all was clear.
âThe MRI discovered a malignant lesion on my left side that needs to be removed. Itâs sheer fortune (and a fantastic physician) that it was found so early.â
Rescheduled Shows
He has rescheduled a string of planned shows, but stated he would be back on stage by Valentineâs Day for his enduring residency in Las Vegas.
He went on to say: âThe doctors do not believe it has metastasized and Iâm having examinations to support their conclusion. So, thatâs it. No chemotherapy. No radiotherapy. Just rest and recuperation and favorite shows.
âIâm counting the days until I come back to my home away from home at the Westgate Las Vegas for our special weekend performances.â
Decades in the Spotlight
Manilow is now in the 16th year of a concert series on the Las Vegas Strip. The singer has been in the public eye and came out as gay in 2017, after marrying his partner of many years, Garry Kief confidentially in 2014.
The pair were in a clandestine partnership for in excess of 35 years. Last year, Manilow reflected on how vital his husband had been to him during his rise to peak fame in the 1970s.
âWhen my fame skyrocketed, it was just overwhelming. And, you know, returning to an lonesome hotel suite, you can find yourself in a lot of trouble if you, you know, youâre alone repeatedly,â he said.
âBut I found my partner right around when it was taking off. And I was spared from having to go back to those empty hotel rooms. I had somebody to share sorrows with or to share joys with.
âI hope that young people donât have to go back to those rooms by themselves, because you get yourself in trouble. I never did. But it was very solitary until I met Garry. And then it was fun.â
