Iconic Singer Barry Manilow Scheduled for Surgery for Lung Cancer.

Barry Manilow has revealed that he received a diagnosis with lung cancer and will undergo a surgical procedure.

Cancer Caught Early

The legendary 82-year-old artist, known for a string of high-spirited hits from "Copacabana" established him as one of pop music’s enduringly popular showmen, will have a procedure to extract a portion of his lung in an effort to fight off the condition, which is detected early.

“As many of you know, I recently suffered from six weeks of a severe cough followed by a return of another five weeks.

“Although I was past the infection and returned to the spotlight in Las Vegas, my excellent physician requested an MRI just to make sure that all was clear.

“The MRI discovered a malignant lesion on my left side that must be removed. It’s pure luck (and a skilled doctor) that it was discovered so early.”

Postponed Performances

He has delayed a string of planned concerts, but indicated he would be on stage again by mid-February for his enduring engagement at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort and Casino.

He continued: “The medical team do not believe it has spread and I’m having examinations to confirm their diagnosis. So, that’s it. No chemotherapy. No radiation. Just home remedies and classic TV.

“I’m counting the days until I rejoin my familiar venue in Las Vegas for our special weekend performances.”

A Long Career and Personal Life

Manilow is now in the 16th year of a residency at the Westgate Las Vegas. The singer has spent decades in the spotlight and revealed he is gay in 2017, after tying the knot with his longtime partner and manager privately in 2014.

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

“During my rapid rise to fame, it was just hectic. And, you know, returning to an empty hotel room, you can get into a lot of difficulty if you, you know, you’re alone 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 empty hotel rooms. I had somebody to be vulnerable with or to enjoy success with.

“I desire that young people don’t have to go back to those hotel rooms by themselves, because you might succumb to pitfalls. I never did. But it was pretty lonely until I met Garry. And then it was joyful.”