It may be the happiest time of the year, but Barry Manilow shared some bad news with fans on Monday (Dec. 22). The Grammy-winning singer revealed in a statement posted to his social media accounts that his doctor found cancer in one of his lungs, and he’ll be postponing his January concerts for treatment.
“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 everything was OK,” Manilow, 82, began. “The MRI discovered a cancerous spot on my left lung that needs to be removed. It’s pure luck (and a great doctor) that it was found so early. That’s the good news.”
He added that now his Christmas shows are done, he is undergoing surgery to have the cancer removed. “The doctors do not believe it has spread and I’m taking tests to confirm their diagnosis,” he shared. “So, that’s it. No chemo. No radiation. Just chicken soup and I Love Lucy reruns.”
The singer — who boasts three Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 hits — went on to apologize to fans for having to postpone his previously scheduled January shows. “In the meantime, I’m counting the days until I return to my home away from home at the Westgate Las Vegas for our Valentine’s weekend concerts on February 12-13-14 and throughout 2026,” he added. “Something tells me that February weekend is going to be one big party!”
He concluded his post by urging fans to take care of their health. “I hope you have a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year,” Manilow wrote. “And remember, if you have even the slightest symptom… get tested!”
See his statement and the new show dates below:
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