Barry Manilow Cancer Bombshell: Singer to Undergo Lung Surgery After Miraculous Health Discovery

Barry Manilow just announced an unexpected medical battle.

The musician, 82, took to Instagram on Monday, December 22, to reveal that he is suffering from lung cancer and will undergo surgery.

“We just finished five great Christmas concerts at the McCallum Theatre in Palm Desert. This marks the seventh time we have done these charity concerts and raised millions for nonprofit organizations throughout the Coachella Valley. Thanks to everyone who bought tickets and celebrated these wonderful charities,” he started.

The singer continued, “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. 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.”

Manilow was sad to report to his fans that the Christmas A Gift of Love concerts are now over, and he will be undergoing surgery to have the cancerous spot removed.

“The doctors do not believe it has spread and I'm taking tests to confirm their diagnosis. So, that's it. No chemo. No radiation. Just chicken soup and I Love Lucy reruns,” he teased. “The only follow-up is a month to recover and that means we have to reschedule the January arena concerts.”

Manilow apologized to his audience for forcing them to change their plans.

“Just like you, we were all looking forward to the January shows and hate having to move everything around,” he expressed. “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. Something tells me that February weekend is going to be one big party!”

Manilow’s arena shows will restart in Tampa, Fla., on February 27 and finish in Duluth, Ga., on April 29.

“I hope you have a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year. And remember, if you have even the slightest symptom... get tested! I'll see you at the Westgate Las Vegas for Valentine's!” he concluded.

The “Copacabana” singer and longtime cigarette smoker was previously diagnosed with throat cancer in 2020. He made a full recovery and return to performing after being successfully treated.

"He may have given up cigarettes 30 years ago, but he still vapes and no one around him thinks that's a good idea,” a source told RadarOnline earlier this year.