Iconic Singer Barry Manilow Postpones Las Vegas Residency Due to Lung Cancer Surgery
Renowned singer and songwriter Barry Manilow, 82, has postponed his highly-anticipated residency shows at Westgate Las Vegas due to undergoing surgery for lung cancer. The concerts were set to take place from February 12 to 21.
Manilow recently shared an update on his Instagram account stating that he's "doing great" and recovering well after the surgery, where he revealed he was diagnosed with lung cancer in December 2025. According to Manilow, doctors have deemed it best for him to postpone the residency dates so he can focus on healing and getting ready for the upcoming tour.
The singer expressed his gratitude for the support of fans, assuring them that tickets for the postponed shows will be refunded. In a recent statement, Manilow also revealed that doctors were fairly certain his cancer did not spread but recommended further testing to confirm the diagnosis. He added that he would not need chemotherapy or radiation treatment, opting instead for "chicken soup and I Love Lucy reruns" as part of his recovery plan.
Manilow's decision to embark on a farewell tour has been met with mixed emotions from fans, who are both saddened by the singer's health struggles and appreciative of his dedication to performing. The Grammy Award winner acknowledged that he's not alone in facing declining health, citing fellow musicians Billy Joel, Elton John, Rod Stewart, Neil Diamond, and Diana Ross as those who have also been affected.
The postponed residency shows will give Manilow ample time to rest and prepare for the tour kicking off at the end of February. His 2026 farewell tour is set to conclude on April 29 with a final performance at Gas South Arena in Duluth, Georgia.
Renowned singer and songwriter Barry Manilow, 82, has postponed his highly-anticipated residency shows at Westgate Las Vegas due to undergoing surgery for lung cancer. The concerts were set to take place from February 12 to 21.
Manilow recently shared an update on his Instagram account stating that he's "doing great" and recovering well after the surgery, where he revealed he was diagnosed with lung cancer in December 2025. According to Manilow, doctors have deemed it best for him to postpone the residency dates so he can focus on healing and getting ready for the upcoming tour.
The singer expressed his gratitude for the support of fans, assuring them that tickets for the postponed shows will be refunded. In a recent statement, Manilow also revealed that doctors were fairly certain his cancer did not spread but recommended further testing to confirm the diagnosis. He added that he would not need chemotherapy or radiation treatment, opting instead for "chicken soup and I Love Lucy reruns" as part of his recovery plan.
Manilow's decision to embark on a farewell tour has been met with mixed emotions from fans, who are both saddened by the singer's health struggles and appreciative of his dedication to performing. The Grammy Award winner acknowledged that he's not alone in facing declining health, citing fellow musicians Billy Joel, Elton John, Rod Stewart, Neil Diamond, and Diana Ross as those who have also been affected.
The postponed residency shows will give Manilow ample time to rest and prepare for the tour kicking off at the end of February. His 2026 farewell tour is set to conclude on April 29 with a final performance at Gas South Arena in Duluth, Georgia.
but like super happy he's doing okay after the surgery 
! Lung cancer is no joke, so glad doctors are keeping an eye on it 
. Chicken soup and I Love Lucy reruns for recovery? 
genius move, dude! And I feel him, we all get worried about our health as we age 
. Those fellow musicians he mentioned have been through the same, so he's not alone 
. Fingers crossed everything goes smoothly for Barry and his farewell tour, can't wait to see what it's gonna be like 
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. At least he's getting the best medical attention and has a solid support system. His sense of humor about needing 'chicken soup and I Love Lucy reruns' to recover cracks me up 
. It's great that he's being honest about his health struggles and acknowledging that it's part of life 
... he's one of those legends we grew up listening to with our parents 
... I mean, who else can rock out like him and make everyone feel all warm and fuzzy inside 
... I remember watching him on TV back in '82, he was already a star 
... now he's gotta postpone his residency shows... poor guy 
... chicken soup and I Love Lucy reruns? that's the best recovery plan ever lol... my grandma used to watch I Love Lucy all the time when she had the flu, it was like her own personal cure 
anyway, happy to see he's taking a chill approach to recovery - who wouldn't want chicken soup and i love lucy reruns after surgery lol? 
but it's super great that he's prioritizing his recovery and getting those extra tests done 
. But Barry Manilow is still killing it at 82, right? 
His residency shows have been selling out fast, but I guess you can't rush a man's recovery 
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. And let's not forget about those other legends he mentioned - Billy Joel is still touring at 75 and Elton John is still rocking till he drops 
. It's great to see the music community supporting each other.
he's got lung cancer and now he's postponin his whole residency show cuz he needs 2 focus on gettin better 
is there some medical breakthrough we don't know about? 
. And wow, just thinking about all those fellow musicians who've gone through similar struggles is really inspiring - Billy Joel, Elton John, Rod Stewart... they're all legends in their own right 
man, it's crazy how fast we get older, you know? 82 and still rocking out, but now he gotta put his residency on hold 'cause of some lung cancer 
. I feel bad for the fans who were really looking forward to seeing him perform live, but at least he's being proactive about it and getting checked out.
. Guess you could say he's gonna go out with a bang...or at least a great show 
anyway, i love how he's keeping it real about not needing chemo or radiation treatment just good ol' chicken soup and elvis's reruns 
what a legend he'll always be! i'm also kinda torn about the farewell tour - on one hand it's amazing that he's still got it, but on the other hand who wants to see him perform when they're like 82? either way, i'll def be buying tickets for his last show 
hoping barry manilow recovers well from his lung cancer surgery! 82 years young and still going strong 
can't wait to see him perform again, but priority is getting better 
... at least he's doing great now and the fact that doctors think the cancer didn't spread is a huge relief 