Iconic Singer Barry Manilow Scheduled for a Procedure for Lung Cancer.

The singer has disclosed that he has been diagnosed with lung cancer and is set to have an operation.

Cancer Caught Early

The legendary 82-year-old artist, known for a string of upbeat chart-toppers from "Copacabana" cemented his status as one of pop music’s most beloved showmen, will have an operation to remove part of his lung in an effort to combat the condition, which is in its early stages.

“As many of you know, I recently endured six weeks of bronchitis followed by a return of another five weeks.

“Even though I was past the infection and back on stage for my residency, my attentive medical team insisted on an MRI just to ensure that everything was OK.

“The MRI discovered a tumor on my lung that needs to be removed. It’s pure luck (and a fantastic physician) that it was caught so early.”

Postponed Performances

He has rescheduled a number of forthcoming concerts, but suggested he would be on stage again by the February holiday for his enduring engagement at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort and Casino.

He went on to say: “The doctors do not believe it has traveled and I’m taking tests to confirm their diagnosis. So, that’s it. No chemo. Radiation therapy is off the table. Just rest and recuperation and classic TV.

“I’m looking forward to until I come back to my familiar venue in Las Vegas 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 enjoyed a career spanning many years in the spotlight and revealed he is gay in 2017, after marrying his partner of many years, Garry Kief in secret in 2014.

The couple were in a discreet relationship for over 35 years. Last year, Manilow discussed how crucial his partner had been to him during his explosion in popularity in the 1970s.

“When my fame skyrocketed, it was just hectic. And, you know, returning to an lonesome hotel suite, you can find yourself in a lot of trouble if you, you know, you’re on your own night after night,” he said.

“But I found my partner right around when it was blowing up. And I no longer had to go back to those lonesome rooms. I had a person to cry with or to share joys with.

“I hope that aspiring artists don’t have to go back to those suites 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.”