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took to Instagram on Friday to give his followers an update amid his health crisis.
The 82-year-old Copacabana singer, who recently , revealed in December that he had a cancerous spot on his left lung that would be surgically removed.
Following the procedure he expected to continue touring and performing for fans, but it turns out Manilow will not be hitting the road as soon as he had hoped.
Ahead of the weekend he said he had a 'very depressing visit' with his surgeon and would have to reschedule performances from February 27-March 17.
Despite 'using the treadmill three times a day,' the music artist said he still can't 'sing more than three songs in a row.'
He added in a three-part note that his doctor said his 'body isn't ready' to perform a 90-minute set.
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Barry Manilow took to Instagram on Friday to give his followers an update amid his health crisis; pictured in February 2025
The 82-year-old Copacabana singer revealed in December that he had a cancerous spot on his left lung that would be surgically removed
'I'm so sorry,' he lamented about having to delay the shows for a second time.
The long time entertainer was initially supposed to hit the stage for US tour dates in January, visiting cities including Orlando, Tampa, Charleston, Greensboro and Columbus.
Ahead of the weekend he said he had a 'very depressing visit' with his surgeon and would have to reschedule performances from February 27-March 17. Despite 'using the treadmill three times a day,' the music artist said he still can't 'sing more than three songs in a row'
