Barry Manilow's Shocking Health Scare: Which Farewell Concerts Are Now in Jeopardy?

A music legend is postponing more shows after a recent health scare. Barry Manilow announced Wednesday that his Las Vegas residency scheduled for **February 12-21** has been postponed on his “doctor’s guidance and recommendation.” The **82-year-old** icon recently underwent a successful surgery for **lung cancer**, but said he needs more time to recover.

“I’m doing great and recovering very well after my surgery,” Manilow said in a health update. “I’ve been getting exercise and spending some time in the studio, which has been fantastic.” He expressed optimism about his health, noting, “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!”

Manilow’s upcoming tour dates include his “final” appearances at three venues in New York: **April 13** at **UBS Arena** in Belmont Park, **April 20** at **MVP Arena** in Albany, and **April 22** at **KeyBank Center** in Buffalo. Tickets for these farewell concerts are currently available through platforms such as **Ticketmaster**, **Vivid Seats**, **StubHub**, and **Seat Geek**. The tour announcement encourages fans to “be there to witness, feel, and be a part of the last concert in your city!”

In **December**, Manilow revealed that he had been diagnosed with lung cancer and underwent surgery to remove a “cancerous spot.” Fortunately, he reported that the cancer was “found so early” that he wouldn’t need chemotherapy or radiation, joking, “Just chicken soup and I Love Lucy reruns.”

This recent postponement follows earlier cancellations of performances in **Florida**, **South Carolina**, and **Georgia** to allow for recovery. The most recent postponed shows at **Westgate Las Vegas** will be rescheduled for a later date.

Manilow is a singer-songwriter whose illustrious career has spanned **seven decades**, during which he has sold more than **85 million records** as a solo artist. His extensive catalog features timeless hits like “**Copacabana (At the Copa)**,” “**Mandy**,” “**Can’t Smile Without You**,” “**I Write the Songs**,” and “**Looks Like We Made It**.” Beyond his musical achievements, he is also known for writing some of the most famous radio and television jingles, including the iconic **Band-Aid** song—“I am stuck on Band-Aid brand, ’cause Band-Aid’s stuck on me,” and **State Farm’s** “Like a Good Neighbor, State Farm is There.”

Additionally, Manilow’s creative prowess extends to commercials, with memorable tunes for **McDonald’s** (“You Deserve a Break Today”), **KFC** (“Finger-Lickin’ Good Day”), **Dr. Pepper** (“Be a Pepper”), **Pepsi** (“Feelin’ Free”), and even **Green Bowlene** toilet cleaner (“Bathroom Bowl Blues”).

Manilow's journey began in **1965** when he worked in the **CBS mailroom** and earned the nickname “the piano-playing mail boy.” While taking night classes at the **New York College of Music** and **Juilliard**, he performed in bars and clubs, but it was the commercial jingles that first brought him success. This led to a remarkable career featuring more than **50 hit songs**, including **13 No. 1 singles** and **six multi-platinum albums**. He has also received a **Tony Award** for “Barry Manilow on Broadway,” two **Emmys**, and has been inducted into the **Songwriters Hall of Fame**. Notably, he has produced for fellow legends like **Bette Midler**, **Dionne Warwick**, **Nancy Wilson**, and **Sarah Vaughan**.

As fans anticipate his return to the stage, they also reflect on the indelible mark Manilow has left on music and pop culture. His resilience in the face of health challenges serves as an inspiration, as he prepares for what he has called his final tour. The extra time for recovery appears to align not just with his doctors' recommendations but also with the hopes of fans eager to experience his music one last time.