It might be the happiest time of the 12 months, however Barry Manilow shared some unhealthy information with followers on Monday (Dec. 22). The Grammy-winning singer revealed in a press release posted to his social media accounts that his physician discovered most cancers in one in all his lungs, and he’ll be suspending his January concert events for therapy.
“As a lot of you recognize, I lately went by means of six weeks of bronchitis adopted by a relapse of one other 5 weeks. Despite the fact that I used to be over the bronchitis and again on stage on the Westgate Las Vegas, my great physician ordered an MRI simply to guarantee that all the pieces was OK,” Manilow, 82, started. “The MRI found a cancerous spot on my left lung that must be eliminated. It’s pure luck (and an incredible physician) that it was discovered so early. That’s the excellent news.”
He added that now his Christmas exhibits are achieved, he’s present process surgical procedure to have the most cancers eliminated. “The docs don’t consider it has unfold and I’m taking assessments to substantiate their prognosis,” he shared. “So, that’s it. No chemo. No radiation. Simply rooster soup and I Love Lucy reruns.”
The singer — who boasts three Billboard Scorching 100 No. 1 hits — went on to apologize to followers for having to postpone his beforehand scheduled January exhibits. “Within the meantime, I’m counting the times till I return to my residence away from residence on the Westgate Las Vegas for our Valentine’s weekend concert events on February 12-13-14 and all through 2026,” he added. “One thing tells me that February weekend goes to be one huge social gathering!”
He concluded his publish by urging followers to maintain their well being. “I hope you have got an exquisite Christmas and a Joyful New 12 months,” Manilow wrote. “And keep in mind, if in case you have even the slightest symptom… get examined!”
See his assertion and the brand new present dates beneath:

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