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Barry Manilow Cancels Show Just 45 Minutes Before Curtain as Health Update Raises Fresh Lung Cancer Concerns
['Michael Toledo']
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Barry Manilow cancelled a scheduled concert in Lexington, Kentucky, just 45 minutes before the performance was due to begin, prompting concern among fans already following the singer's recovery from early-stage lung cancer.
Although the 83-year-old only cited 'unforeseen circumstances' for the last-minute postponement, the announcement quickly reignited discussion about his recent health update after a year marked by surgery and multiple tour reschedulings.
Barry Manilow Cancels Show at the Last MinuteManilow announced the postponement on X shortly before he was due to take the stage on Tuesday.
At the time, however, he shared a positive health update, saying his doctor believed he was making 'great progress' and expected him to be fit enough to resume touring with planned UK arena shows before returning to Las Vegas.
However, there has been no official indication that the postponed Lexington concert was related to his lung cancer recovery, with Manilow's statement referring only to 'unforeseen circumstances.'