Barry Manilow Cancels Concerts After Cancer Diagnosis

Barry Manilow has revealed that he has been diagnosed with lung cancer. The 82-year-old shared the update in a message posted on social media, explaining the situation to fans directly.

He described recently enduring weeks of bronchitis before returning to perform at Westgate Las Vegas. A precautionary MRI ordered by his doctor then uncovered a small cancerous area on his left lung that now requires surgery.

Manilow noted that discovering the illness early was fortunate and offered hope for treatment. However, the necessary procedure means he must pause scheduled January performances while he focuses on recovery.

He apologized to fans for the disruption and confirmed that the postponed concerts will instead take place across February, March, and April. The shows are also part of his farewell touring run, The Last Concerts.

Earlier in the year, he discussed the meaning of this final series in an interview with Billboard, reflecting on timing, gratitude, and celebrating a lifetime in music.

Born in Brooklyn in 1943, Manilow studied at the Juilliard School and Brooklyn College before entering the industry as a commercial jingle writer for brands like State Farm and Band‑Aid.

He later achieved global fame with numerous hit songs and has sold more than 85 million records worldwide. Even into his 80s, Manilow continues performing and honoring a career that has spanned over five decades.