Icon Barry Manilow has shared he was diagnosed with lung cancer and will have to undergo surgery.
The 82-year-old singer-songwriter told fans in a statement that the health news came after he had bronchitis twice for several weeks each, so his doctor ordered an MRI.
The scan picked up a cancerous spot in his left lung that has to be removed, he said.
“It’s pure luck (and a great doctor) that it was found so early. That’s the good news,” the “Copacabana” singer said. Doctors don’t believe that it has spread.
Because of the surgery, Manilow said his January arena concerts have been postponed, but he plans to be back on the stage for his Valentine’s Day weekend concerts Feb. 12-14 and the rest of 2026.
Manilow was originally supposed to play at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena on Monday, Jan. 12, but that show has now been rescheduled for Monday, April 27.
The Arena said all previously purchased tickets will be honored for the new concert date.
He recently wrapped up several Christmas shows in Palm Springs, CBS News reported.
Manilow is a Grammy, Tony and Emmy Award winner and is a member of the Songwriters’ Hall of Fame, NBC News reported.
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