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Barry Manilow Survives Lung Cancer, Preps July Vegas Residency

6/1/2026

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Barry Manilow underwent a left-lung lobectomy for stage-one cancer in early 2026.
He announced the diagnosis on Dec. 22, 2025 after doctors detected a spot on an MRI.
Manilow spent seven days in the ICU, developed pneumonia, and survived, though he fears his voice may not fully return.
His stadium show is set for June 25, 2026, with a Las Vegas residency beginning in July 2026.
The album “What a Time” releases on June 5, 2026.

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Barry Manilow underwent a left-lung lobectomy for stage-one cancer in early 2026.
He announced the diagnosis on Dec. 22, 2025 after doctors detected a spot on an MRI.
Manilow spent seven days in the ICU, developed pneumonia, and survived, though he fears his voice may not fully return.
His stadium show is set for June 25, 2026, with a Las Vegas residency beginning in July 2026.
The album “What a Time” releases on June 5, 2026.