Barry Manilow, 83, cancels Las Vegas shows after bronchitis diagnosis

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 11 Oct, 11:00 · Archive

Barry Manilow has cancelled Las Vegas concerts after walking off stage during his comeback residency, having been diagnosed with bronchitis.

Barry Manilow cancelled his Las Vegas residency at the Westgate International Theatre after walking off stage during a performance on Friday, having been diagnosed with bronchitis. The 83-year-old singer stopped performing after just two songs, reportedly telling the audience to 'talk amongst yourselves' before leaving. His band continued playing before an announcement informed the audience the show was over. Ticketholders received refund emails from Ticketmaster.

Manilow's representative told Variety that after a successful comeback concert on Thursday, the singer 'got hit with bronchitis' and had to cancel his Friday and Saturday shows. The cancellation came just days after the star's triumphant return to performing following his battle with lung cancer, which is now in remission. Doctors had discovered early-stage lung cancer while he was recovering from a previous bout of bronchitis, and he underwent surgery to remove the tumour.

Manilow's Las Vegas residency, which was due to begin in February, has been repeatedly delayed by health concerns. According to the Daily Mail, the healing process from his cancer treatment has seen him cancel or postpone several concerts over the course of this year. Fans expressed concerns for his wellbeing on social media following Friday's events.

How it is being reported

• Fears for Barry Manilow, 83, as health diagnosis revealed after he walked off stageCopacabana star, Barry Manilow, has cancelled his Las Vegas shows after cutting short his recent gig in Sin City when he walked off stage after just two songsThe Mirror · 11 Oct, 10:38
• Barry Manilow's triumphant stage return left in tatters as icon, 83, is forced to cancel show by illness after battle with lung cancerAlthough his lung cancer is now in remission, the healing process has seen him scrap or postpone several concerts over the course of this year.Daily Mail · 10 Oct, 22:37

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