Barry Manilow to Undergo Surgery for Cancer in His Lung.
Barry Manilow announced that he was diagnosed with lung cancer and will undergo a surgical procedure.
Early-Stage Diagnosis
The legendary 82-year-old artist, known for a string of upbeat chart-toppers from "Mandy" established him as one of pop music’s enduringly popular showmen, will have a procedure to take out a section of lung tissue in an effort to combat the condition, which is detected early.
“For those who have been following, I recently suffered from six weeks of bronchitis followed by a return of another five weeks.
“Despite the fact that I was recovered from the illness and returned to the spotlight in Las Vegas, my excellent physician ordered an MRI just to ensure that there were no issues.
“The MRI detected a malignant lesion on my lung that needs to be removed. It’s pure luck (and a skilled doctor) that it was found so early.”
Concert Delays
He has delayed a series of upcoming shows, but indicated he would be back on stage by mid-February for his enduring engagement at his Vegas home.
He continued: “The physicians do not believe it has spread and I’m having examinations to confirm their diagnosis. So, that’s it. No chemo. No radiotherapy. Just home remedies and I Love Lucy reruns.
“I’m counting the days until I return to my second home for our Vegas run for our February love-themed shows.”
Professional and Personal Journey
Manilow is currently in the 16th year of a residency in Nevada. The singer has been in the spotlight and came out as gay in 2017, after tying the knot with his partner of many years, Garry Kief confidentially in 2014.
The couple were in a discreet romance for in excess of 35 years. Recently, Manilow discussed how vital his husband had been to him during his ascent to stardom in the 1970s.
“During my rapid rise to fame, it was just hectic. And, you know, coming home to an empty hotel room, you can land in a lot of trouble if you, you know, you’re alone night after night,” he said.
“But I encountered my future husband right around when it was exploding. And I no longer had to go back to those isolated suites. I had somebody to share sorrows with or to share joys with.
“I hope that aspiring artists don’t have to go back to those hotel rooms by themselves, because you might succumb to pitfalls. I never did. But it was very solitary until I met Garry. And then it was a shared adventure.”
