Barry Manilow Gives Update on Lung Cancer Battle, Reveals Pneumonia Infection ‘That Was Just About Killing Me’

Barry Manilow, 82, opens up about ICU stay with pneumonia that ‘was killing me’

Barry Manilow, 82, spent seven days in the ICU with undetected pneumonia following December lung cancer surgery, forcing multiple postponements of his Las Vegas residency and planned arena tour. He avoided chemotherapy and radiation, and is now preparing for "The Last Concerts" dates scheduled June 2026 through January 2027.