Iconic Singer Barry Manilow Scheduled for a Procedure for Lung Cancer.
Barry Manilow has revealed that he received a diagnosis with lung cancer and will undergo an operation.
Cancer Caught Early
The legendary 82-year-old artist, famous for his series of beloved anthems from "Copacabana" cemented his status as one of pop music’s enduringly popular entertainers, will have surgery to remove part of his lung in an effort to treat the illness, which is in its early stages.
“As many of you know, I recently endured six weeks of a severe cough followed by a recurrence of another five weeks.
“Even though I was recovered from the illness and back on stage at the Westgate Las Vegas, my wonderful doctor requested an MRI just to ensure that all was clear.
“The MRI detected a tumor on my left lung that requires removed. It’s pure luck (and a fantastic physician) that it was caught so early.”
Postponed Performances
He has delayed a number of upcoming live performances, but indicated he would be back on stage by the February holiday for his enduring concert series at his Vegas home.
He went on to say: “The doctors do not believe it has spread and I’m having examinations to support their conclusion. So, that’s it. Chemo is not needed. No radiation. Just home remedies and favorite shows.
“I’m counting the days until I return to my home away from home at the Westgate Las Vegas for our special weekend performances.”
A Long Career and Personal Life
Manilow is presently in his 16th year of a concert series in Nevada. The singer has spent decades in the spotlight and publicly identified as gay in 2017, after wedding his partner of many years, Garry Kief confidentially in 2014.
The duo were in a private relationship for in excess of 35 years. Last year, Manilow spoke about how vital his husband 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 vacant room, you can land in a lot of trouble if you, you know, you’re by yourself repeatedly,” he said.
“But I encountered my future husband right around when it was exploding. And I no longer had to go back to those lonesome rooms. I had a person to be vulnerable with or to share joys with.
“I hope that newcomers today don’t have to go back to those hotel rooms by themselves, because you get yourself in trouble. I never did. But it was quite isolating until I met Garry. And then it was a shared adventure.”
