Barry Manilow Spotted Amid Cancer Battle

was spotted in public for the first time on Thursday since cancelling his shows amid his  battle.

The 82-year-old singer has been forced to including performances from his residency, as he continues to recover after undergoing surgery for stage one lung cancer.

His health issues began last November with two bouts of bronchitis and sore hips, leading to an MRI that revealed a suspicious spot on his lung, resulting in a lobectomy and a week in the ICU. 

Now considered cancer-free, he is expected to gradually return to the stage later this year, with rescheduled shows and summer dates still on the calendar. 

However, in March, he revealed he was still working to regain his voice, , 'I tried to sing my show, but I have not been able to make it to the end without getting so winded that I have to stop.'

Despite the challenges, the Copacabana singer appeared in high spirits as he stepped out in , looking stylish and upbeat. 

Dressed in a chic black leather jacket and matching pants, the singer completed his look with a pair of designer sunglasses as he stepped out of a vehicle.

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.

Now considered cancer-free, he is expected to gradually return to the stage later this year, with rescheduled shows and summer dates still on the calendar; (pictured 2024)