Music Legend Barry Manilow Scheduled for Surgery for Lung Cancer.
The singer has disclosed that he was diagnosed with cancer of the lung and is set to have a surgical procedure.
Spot Found in Initial Phase
The 82-year-old singer, known for a string of upbeat chart-toppers from "Copacabana" has made him one of pop musicâs enduringly popular showmen, will have a procedure to remove part of his lung in an effort to combat the disease, which is at an early phase.
âAs many of you know, I recently endured six weeks of a severe cough followed by a relapse of another five weeks.
âDespite the fact that I was recovered from the illness and back on stage at the Westgate Las Vegas, my wonderful doctor ordered an MRI just to ensure that all was clear.
âThe MRI detected a cancerous spot on my lung that must be removed. Itâs incredible chance (and a great doctor) that it was discovered so early.â
Concert Delays
He has rescheduled a string of planned concerts, but indicated he would be on stage again by the February holiday for his enduring concert series at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort and Casino.
He continued: âThe doctors do not believe it has metastasized and Iâm taking tests to verify their assessment. So, thatâs it. No chemo. No radiotherapy. Just home remedies and classic TV.
âIâm looking forward to until I rejoin my home away from home in Las Vegas for our February love-themed shows.â
A Long Career and Personal Life
Manilow is presently in his 16th year of a show at the Westgate Las Vegas. The singer has spent decades in the spotlight and publicly identified as gay in 2017, after tying the knot with his manager and long-term partner in secret in 2014.
The couple were in a clandestine relationship for in excess of 35 years. In 2023, Manilow reflected on how important his partner 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 empty hotel room, you can find yourself in a lot of trouble if you, you know, youâre by yourself repeatedly,â he said.
âBut I found my partner right around when it was blowing up. And I was spared from having to go back to those empty hotel rooms. I had a person to cry with or to enjoy success with.
âI desire that newcomers today donât have to go back to those rooms by themselves, because you can make poor choices. I never did. But it was pretty lonely until I met Garry. And then it was fun.â
