Iconic Singer Barry Manilow Will Have Surgery for Lung Cancer.

The singer has disclosed that he has been diagnosed with lung cancer and will be having an operation.

Cancer Caught Early

The octogenarian performer, whose parade of beloved anthems from "Mandy" cemented his status as one of pop music’s cherished entertainers, will have an operation to extract a portion of his lung in an effort to combat the illness, which is at an early phase.

“As my fans are aware, I recently endured six weeks of bronchitis followed by a return of another five weeks.

“Despite the fact that I was recovered from the illness and performing again for my residency, my excellent physician insisted on an MRI just to be certain that there were no issues.

“The MRI identified a malignant lesion on my left 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 concerts, but indicated he would be on stage again by the February holiday for his longstanding concert series at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort and Casino.

He went on to say: “The medical team do not believe it has spread and I’m having examinations to verify their assessment. So, that’s it. No chemo. Radiation therapy is off the table. Just chicken soup and I Love Lucy reruns.

“I’m looking forward to until I return to my second home for our Vegas run for our special weekend performances.”

Decades in the Spotlight

Manilow is currently in the 16th year of a concert series on the Las Vegas Strip. The singer has spent decades in the spotlight and revealed he is gay in 2017, after tying the knot with his partner of many years, Garry Kief confidentially in 2014.

The duo were in a discreet relationship for over 35 years. Recently, Manilow reflected on how crucial his partner had been to him during his rise to peak fame in the 1970s.

“As my career exploded, it was just overwhelming. And, you know, returning to an vacant room, you can get into a lot of trouble if you, you know, you’re alone night after night,” he said.

“But I met Garry right around when it was taking off. And I didn’t have to go back to those lonesome rooms. I had somebody to share sorrows with or to enjoy success with.

“I wish that newcomers today don’t have to go back to those suites by themselves, because you might succumb to pitfalls. I never did. But it was pretty lonely until I met Garry. And then it was a shared adventure.”