Barry Manilow, 82, Reveals Lung Cancer Diagnosis Requiring Surgery
What To Know
- Barry Manilow announced he has been diagnosed with lung cancer.
- As a result of his diagnosis and upcoming surgery, Manilow has canceled his January concerts.
- Fans have expressed overwhelming support and well wishes for Manilow on social media following his announcement.
Barry Manilow just revealed his lung cancer diagnosis, which requires surgery, and canceled several upcoming concerts.
On Monday, December 22, the “I Write the Songs” crooner shared a scary update on Instagram.
“We just finished five great Christmas concerts at the McCallum Theatre in Palm Desert,” Manilow, 82, captioned his post. “This marks the seventh time we have done these charity concerts and raised millions for nonprofit organizations throughout the Coachella Valley. Thanks to everyone who bought tickets and celebrated these wonderful charities.”
The legendary singer added, “As many of you know, I recently went through six weeks of bronchitis followed by a relapse of another five weeks. Even though I was over the bronchitis and back on stage at the Westgate Las Vegas, my wonderful doctor ordered an MRI just to make sure that everyone was OK.”
As it turned out, the MRI revealed a cancerous spot on his left lung that requires surgery. “It’s pure luck (and a great doctor) that it was found so early,” he noted. “That’s the good news.”
Manilow continued, “The bad news is that now that the Christmas A Gift of Love concerts are over, I’m going into surgery to have the spot removed. The doctors do not believe it has spread, and I’m taking tests to confirm their diagnosis. So, that’s it. No chemo. No radiation. Just chicken soup and I Love Lucy reruns.”
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That’s when Manilow announced that his January arena shows would need to be rescheduled due to his surgery and the recovery time afterward. He will resume concerts on February 12.
“I’m very sorry you have to change your plans,” he told fans. “Just like you, we were all looking forward to the January shows and hate having ot move everything around.”
In the comments, Manilow’s followers flooded him with words of support, with one Instagram user writing, “Healing vibes and prayers for recovery and happy, healthy holidays and New Year.”
Another fan shared, “Sending prayers for a complete recovery & you’re back on stage soon.”
Someone else echoed, “Sending prayers for an easy surgery and a quick recovery! We love you! 🙏🙏💕💕💕.”
Yet another follower commented, “Sending lots of love and prayers ❤️ 🙏.”