Barry Manilow, 82, shares an update on his health following lung cancer surgery and a subsequent bout of pneumonia. Multiple reports say he underwent surgery in December to remove a cancerous tumor from his lung and that his recovery has been complicated by a serious infection. Manilow describes the pneumonia as life-threatening and says it lasted about a week, with doctors and his family considering it “just about killing me” during his time in intensive care. He also discusses concerns about his singing voice, saying it may not fully return after the surgery, noting that it “doesn’t seem to be there” at present and that his voice could be permanently affected.
Sources also report that he has had to cancel or adjust upcoming performances as he continues to recover, while others describe his return to live appearances, including his first show after the health ordeal. Manilow speaks publicly ahead of upcoming UK dates and has been interviewed about his recovery and what helped him get through the past several months. Overall, the accounts focus on his cancer treatment, the severity of his pneumonia, and ongoing uncertainty about his voice as he resumes touring.
