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Barry Manilow Diagnosed with Lung Cancer, Plans Surgery

12/23/2025

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Barry Manilow, the singer, announced on December 22, 2025, that he has lung cancer and will undergo surgery to remove a cancerous spot on his left lung.
The cancer was discovered after a prolonged bout of bronchitis led his doctor to order an MRI.
He will not need chemotherapy or radiation and expects a month-long recovery.
The January concerts were rescheduled as Manilow plans to return for Valentine's Day weekend in Las Vegas.

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Barry Manilow, the singer, announced on December 22, 2025, that he has lung cancer and will undergo surgery to remove a cancerous spot on his left lung.
The cancer was discovered after a prolonged bout of bronchitis led his doctor to order an MRI.
He will not need chemotherapy or radiation and expects a month-long recovery.
The January concerts were rescheduled as Manilow plans to return for Valentine's Day weekend in Las Vegas.