Barry Manilow has revealed he's been forced to postpone a string of dates in his Las Vegas residency after undergoing surgery to remove cancer from his lung.
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The Copacabana singer, 82, revealed late last year that he'd had a cancerous spot on his lung removed.
In a new post on X, Barry shared that he's 'recovering well' from his surgery, and has been 'spending some time in the studio.'
However, he revealed that on doctor's orders, he would be delaying his planned shows at the Westgate Las Vegas, which were due to take place from February 14 to February 21.
In his statement, he wrote: 'I want to share an update with you all. I'm doing great and recovering very well after my surgery.
'I've been getting exercise and spending some time in the studio, which has been fantastic.
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Barry Manilowhas revealed he's been forced to postpone a string of dates in his Las Vegasresidency after undergoing surgery to remove cancerfrom his lung
The Copacabana singer revealed late last year that he'd had a cancerous spot on his lung removed, and has since reassured fans he's 'recovering well'
'With my doctor's guidance and recommendation, however, we have decided to postpone my residency dates at Westgate Las Vegas from February 12-21 so I can stay focused on healing and getting ready for the tour that's kicking off at the end of February.
'Having a few extra weeks to rest and prepare is what the doctor ordered.
'Tickets for the postponed Vegas dates will be refunded.'
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The longtime music artist first told his fans in December that he had a cancerous spot on his left lung that would be surgically removed.
He noted at the time that he would not have to undergo chemo or radiation.
Manilow explained that his doctor had suggested an MRI after he suffered from two separate bouts of bronchitis that lasted for weeks.
'Even though I was over the bronchitis and back on stage at the Westgate Las Vegas, my wonderful doctor ordered an MRI to make sure that everything was OK,' he wrote on Instagram last month.
He added that it was 'pure luck' that the spot was discovered early.
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In a post on X, Barry revealed that on doctor's orders, he would be delaying his planned shows at the Westgate Las Vegas, which were due to take place from February 14 to February 21
A cancerous spot on the lung, called a lung nodule, is common and often benign, but needs evaluation due to its link with lung cancer, the leading cancer killer, according to the Mayo Clinic.
The star is a longtime smoker who has switched to vaping in recent years.
Manilow told the London Evening Standard in 2012 that he’d been smoking since age nine. He was spotted vaping in Palm Springs just weeks ago in photos obtained by Daily Mail.
In a December 22 Instagram post, Manilow told fans he would be taking a break to focus on his recovery.
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'The bad news is that now that the Christmas 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. So that's it. No chemo. No radiation. Just chicken soup and I Love Lucy reruns,' he detailed.
The entertainer was supposed to hit the stage for US tour dates in January 2026, visiting cities including Orlando, Tampa, Charleston, Greensboro and Columbus.
'The only follow-up is a month to recover and that means we will have to reschedule the January arena concerts... I'm very sorry that you have to change your plans,' he wrote.
Manilow said that he would be performing again in February. 'Something tells me February is going to be one big party... I hope you have a wonderful Christmas and New Year and remember, if you even have the slightest symptom, get tested!'