Barry Manilow revealed that he is recovering after catching a "cancerous spot" on his lung. The 82-year-old singer shared a statement to Instagram on Monday, announcing that he will have to postpone his current farewell tour.
The Copacabana singer said that he will need to take a break because he will need to undergo surgery to remove the "cancerous spot.""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," he began. "Thanks to everyone who bought tickets and celebrated these wonderful charities."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." Story continues below advertisement The Mandy singer said that the MRI discovered the cancerous spot on his left lung and shared that the spot "needs to be removed." Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. "It's pure luck (and a great doctor) that it was found so early. That's the good news. The bad news is that now that the Christmas A Gift of Love concerts are over I'm going into surgery to have the spot removed. The doctors do not believe it has spread and I'm taking tests to confirm their diagnosis," he wrote."So that's it. No chemo. No radiation. Just chicken soup and I Love Lucy reruns," Manilow said in his health update. "The only follow-up is a month to recover and that means we have to reschedule the January arena concerts.""I'm very sorry that you have to change your plans," he added. "Just like you, we were all looking forward to the January shows and hate having to move everything around."Manilow said he will be returning to Westgate Las Vegas for his Valentine's weekend concerts on Feb. 12, 13 and 14 and throughout 2026."I hope you have a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year. And remember, if you have even the slightest symptom... get tested!" he concluded his post. Trending Now Proposed Alberta separation referendum question approved As H3N2 sweeps across Canada, what to know about flu's heart attack risk View this post on Instagram Story continues below advertisement Manilow shared the rescheduled dates for his tour, which include shows in Charleston, Orlando, Tampa and others. 4:00 Grammy-winning singer D'Angelo dies after pancreatic cancer battle More on Entertainment More videos Donald Trump says 'pathetic trainwreck' Stephen Colbert should be taken off air Russell Brand faces new rape and sexual assault charges in U.K. Nicki Minaj praises 'handsome' Donald Trump at Turning Point USA event Reflecting on the importance of campus radio as stations continue to close Nicki Minaj calls Trump 'dashing,' Vance an 'assassin' during appearance with Erika Kirk Biggest blockbuster movies to watch this holiday season 'Heated Rivalry' sparks conversation on identity, inclusion in sports Artist paints iconic Toronto landmarks