Overview
- In a Los Angeles Times interview published May 27, Manilow said he had one facelift while living in Los Angeles and does not get Botox or regular injectable treatments.
- Manilow disclosed that an MRI after prolonged bronchitis found a cancerous spot on his left lung in December 2025 and that surgeons removed the tumor without chemotherapy or radiation.
- He was declared cancer-free about three months after surgery, but he told the Times that his voice is recovering slowly and doctors advised he must relearn breathing for live performances.
- Excerpts and a photoshoot from the Los Angeles Times interview were posted to the paper’s Instagram and drew widespread fan support as entertainment outlets amplified the profile.
- At 82, Manilow remains sidelined from touring while he rebuilds stamina and vocal control, a situation that will likely affect the timing of any rescheduled concerts and fan plans.