Barry Manilow has offered an update on his health after being diagnosed with lung cancer. The Grammy Award winner, 82, shared a photo of himself smiling as he lay in a hospital bed on Friday, January 2. Alongside the photo, Manilow assured his fans on Friday that he was feeling "better today." Manilow was showered with positive messages and well-wishes from his Instagram followers. Melanie Taylor, Manilow's longtime backup singer, beamed "that's my boss y'all" in the comments. "He's making it through the rain! Love you B," Taylor went on.