Music Legend Barry Manilow Scheduled for Surgery for a Lung Cancer Diagnosis.

The singer has disclosed that he has been diagnosed with lung cancer and will undergo surgery.

Early-Stage Diagnosis

The 82-year-old singer, known for a string of high-spirited hits from "Mandy" has made him one of pop music’s most beloved showmen, will have surgery to take out a section of lung tissue 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.

“Even though I was past the infection and performing again at the Westgate Las Vegas, my excellent physician ordered an MRI just to be certain that all was clear.

“The MRI identified a cancerous spot on my left side that must be removed. It’s incredible chance (and a skilled doctor) that it was discovered so early.”

Rescheduled Shows

He has postponed a string of upcoming shows, but suggested he would be returning to perform by Valentine’s Day for his longstanding engagement at his Vegas home.

He went on to say: “The doctors do not believe it has traveled and I’m undergoing further tests to support their conclusion. So, that’s it. No chemotherapy. No radiotherapy. Just rest and recuperation and I Love Lucy reruns.

“I’m counting the days until I rejoin my familiar venue for our Vegas run for our Valentine’s weekend concerts.”

Professional and Personal Journey

Manilow is presently in his 16th year of a show on the Las Vegas Strip. The singer has enjoyed a career spanning many years in the spotlight and publicly identified as gay in 2017, after tying the knot with his longtime partner and manager confidentially in 2014.

The couple were in a discreet partnership for in excess of 35 years. Recently, Manilow reflected on how vital Kief had been to him during his rise to peak fame in the 1970s.

“During my rapid rise to fame, it was just hectic. And, you know, returning to an lonesome hotel suite, you can find yourself in a lot of problems if you, you know, you’re alone repeatedly,” he said.

“But I met Garry right around when it was exploding. And I was spared from having to go back to those isolated suites. I had somebody to share sorrows with or to enjoy success with.

“I desire that aspiring artists don’t have to go back to those rooms by themselves, because you get yourself in trouble. I never did. But it was pretty lonely until I met Garry. And then it was a shared adventure.”