Barry Manilow has revealed he\u2019s been diagnosed with lung cancer. The 82-year-old singer shared the news on Instagram, explaining that after weeks of bronchitis, an MRI discovered a cancerous spot on his left lung.<\/p>\n
He said the cancer was found early and will require surgery, calling it \u201cpure luck\u201d that doctors caught it in time. However, the procedure means he must postpone his January concerts. Those shows have now been rescheduled for February through April.<\/p>\n
Manilow apologized to fans for the delay and thanked them for their support. Despite the setback, he remains optimistic and is continuing his farewell tour, The Last Concerts<\/em>.<\/p>\n A legendary performer with over 85 million records sold, Manilow rose to fame with hits like Mandy<\/em>, Copacabana<\/em>, and I Write the Songs<\/em>. He continues to perform into his 80s, celebrating a career that has spanned more than five decades.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Barry Manilow has revealed he\u2019s been diagnosed with lung cancer. The 82-year-old singer shared the news on Instagram, explaining that after weeks of bronchitis, an MRI discovered a cancerous spot on his left lung. He said the cancer was found early and will require surgery, calling it \u201cpure luck\u201d that doctors caught it in time….<\/p>\n