Ailing Barry Manilow Cancels Tonight's Vegas Performance
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•Sat, 10 Oct 2026 18:48:57 +0000
📰 What Happened
Singer Barry Manilow has cancelled his Las Vegas show. He had to stop Friday's concert after just a few songs. A representative said he has bronchitis.
Manilow returned to the stage on Thursday after a six-week break. He is being treated for lung cancer, which he first told fans about last December. His Friday and Saturday shows were both cancelled. He jokingly told the crowd on Friday to talk among themselves before leaving.
🔍 The Backstory
Manilow's Las Vegas shows were meant to start last February. They were delayed many times while he fought cancer and other illness. In May he shared that his doctor said he was making great progress but not ready for Vegas.
Later he announced plans to restart his tour in June. Manilow is a famous American singer and songwriter. He has had many hit songs over a long career.
🎯 Why It Matters
This shows how health can stop even famous performers. It also reminds fans that recovery from serious illness takes time.
Singer Barry Manilow has cancelled his Las Vegas show. He had to stop Friday's concert after just a few songs. A representative said he has bronchitis.
Manilow returned to the stage on Thursday after a six-week break. He is being treated for lung cancer, which he first told fans about last December. His Friday and Saturday shows were both cancelled. He jokingly told the crowd on Friday to talk among themselves before leaving.
Manilow's Las Vegas shows were meant to start last February. They were delayed many times while he fought cancer and other illness. In May he shared that his doctor said he was making great progress but not ready for Vegas.
Later he announced plans to restart his tour in June. Manilow is a famous American singer and songwriter. He has had many hit songs over a long career.
This shows how health can stop even famous performers. It also reminds fans that recovery from serious illness takes time.