Iconic Singer Barry Manilow to Undergo Surgery for Lung Cancer.

The singer has disclosed that he was diagnosed with lung cancer and is set to have surgery.

Cancer Caught Early

The legendary 82-year-old artist, whose parade of beloved anthems from "I Write the Songs" cemented his status as one of pop music’s enduringly popular performers, will have surgery to remove part of his lung in an effort to treat the illness, which is in its early stages.

“As my fans are aware, I recently endured six weeks of bronchitis followed by a return of another five weeks.

“Despite the fact that I was recovered from the illness and performing again at the Westgate Las Vegas, my attentive medical team insisted on an MRI just to ensure that there were no issues.

“The MRI discovered a cancerous spot on my lung that needs to be removed. It’s incredible chance (and a skilled doctor) that it was found so early.”

Concert Delays

He has postponed a string of planned live performances, but stated he would be on stage again by Valentine’s Day for his enduring concert series at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort and Casino.

He went on to say: “The medical team do not believe it has metastasized and I’m undergoing further tests to confirm their diagnosis. So, that’s it. No chemotherapy. Radiation therapy is off the table. Just rest and recuperation and favorite shows.

“I’m looking forward to until I come back to my home away from home for our Vegas run for our special weekend performances.”

Professional and Personal Journey

Manilow is currently in the 16th year of a residency at the Westgate Las Vegas. The singer has spent decades in the public eye and came out as gay in 2017, after wedding his partner of many years, Garry Kief privately in 2014.

The duo were in a discreet relationship for more than 35 years. Last year, Manilow spoke about how vital Kief had been to him during his rise to peak fame in the 1970s.

“As my career exploded, it was just hectic. And, you know, going back to an empty hotel room, you can get into a lot of difficulty if you, you know, you’re on your own evening after evening,” he said.

“But I met Garry right around when it was exploding. And I was spared from having to go back to those empty hotel rooms. I had a person to share sorrows with or to celebrate with.

“I hope 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 a shared adventure.”