Barry Manilow, 83, cancels gigs last-minute after ending show early as fans ‘pray’ for star after lung cancer battle

US music legend Barry Manilow has cancelled another round of gigs hours before he was due to perform on stage. The Copacabana hitmaker, 83, issued a statement on his social media yesterday afternoon pulling out of that evening’s gig and tomorrow’s show at Westgate Las Vegas’ International Theater. Barry Manilow has cancelled two upcoming gigs last-minute Credit: Getty It comes as the Mandy singer cut short his Thursday performance after just 40 minutes on stage Credit: Getty It comes 24 hours after the crooner cut his Thursday performance short after just 40 minutes on stage, citing ‘technical difficulties’. “We’re very sorry but we have to cancel tonight’s and tomorrow’s performances,” the post read. “Due to technical and vocal problems, we’re unable to put on our show.” Sign up for the Showbiz newsletter Thank you! They additionally confirmed that refunds would be automatically processed following the cancellation. Fans in the comments section, were clearly disappointed by the lack of gig, but sent well wishes to Barry. Fans sent prayers to Barry, who was diagnosed with lung cancer and underwent treatment last year Credit: Instagram/barrymanilowofficial In a statement, technical and vocal issues were the reason given for the gig cancellations Credit: Instagram/barrymanilowofficial “Praying for you Barry,” wrote one, with another penning: “I’m sending you prayers for your well-being and some warm tea for your throat. Please rest.” “Sending Barry best wishes and tons of positive vibes I am half his age and would not be able to keep up his schedule,” another commented. “Take care of yourself and rest.” It’s not the first time this month that the Mandy singer has had to cancel tour performances. In early August Barry was forced to cancel his gig that was due to be held at the Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Most read in Showbiz The show was cancelled hours before he was due on stage with “unforeseen circumstances” given as the reason. Barry was diagnosed with cancer last year, and even had an operation to remove part of his lung. The much-loved star revealed his stage one diagnosis to the world in November last year after he went to see the doctor for a pain in his hip. Sharing a picture at the time from his hospital bed as he recuperated, the star said: “As many of you know I recently went through six weeks of bronchitis followed by a relapse of another five weeks. “Even though I was over the bronchitis and back on stage at the Westgate Las Vegas, my wonderful doctor ordered an MRI just to make sure that everything was OK. “The MRI discovered a cancerous spot on my left lung that needs to be removed. “It’s pure luck (and a great doctor) that it was found so early.” Music legend Barry’s career spans six decades with global hits including Could It Be Magic, Copacabana and Mandy. The superstar’s tracks have been covered countless times by artists like Take That and Westlife. Comment now