Posted on 07/17/2008 11:15:17 AM PDT by lainie
Fears are growing for the health of Barry Manilow in light of the singer’s recent drastic weight loss.
According to US magazine Globe, the Copacabana crooner has dropped to around seven stone – a dangerously unhealthy weight for his six foot frame.
The 65-year-old singer, who has a residency in Las Vegas, is not known to be ill but has shocked fans and friends with his increasingly gaunt appearance.
Although he may not have any current health problems Manilow's new skinny frame is a cause for concern.
The singer was spotted in LA where he was enjoying a shopping trip with a friend.
His clothes were hanging very loosely off his body in comparison to his male companion.
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Yeah, I don’t know. There’s been speculation for years that he’s gay, though a bio says he married his high school sweetheart in 1967 but the marriage didn’t last. I have no idea if he’s gay or has AIDS or what. As has been mentioned, it could be cancer or diabetes — lots of things. Clearly he’s unhealthy looking, regardless.
He looks like a cross between Barbara Walters and Clay Aitken.
IIRC, Mandy was a dog.
I mean, of the canine variety.
Ouch, not a good look for anyone. ;-)
He does look very ill.
he did a lot of shows in bathhouses with bette midler, so, anything is possible.
married his high school sweetheart in 1967 but the marriage didn’t last.
Well,OK
Rep shoots down rumors Barry Manilow is sick
http://www.accesshollywood.com/article/10378/rep-shoots-down-rumors-barry-manilow-is-sick/
LOS ANGELES, Calif. —
Barry Manilow may be a slim man, but he certainly hasn’t dropped to 100 pounds, according to his publicist.
Pictures of the star looking thin while seen walking with a pal on a Malibu beach July 4, left fans worried and prompted tabloid reports that he was sick. But according to Barry’s rep, nothing could be further from the truth.
“He’s pretty trim,” his rep said in a statement to Access Hollywood. “But 100 pounds? Give us a break. Even Mary-Kate and Ashley [Olsen] weigh more than 100 pounds. And no… he’s not ill.”
The rep added that Barry, who underwent hip surgery in August 2006, is gearing up for his ongoing show in Las Vegas at the Hilton.
The star is also recording a new album as well as, “putting together a new arena show, starting on his new, original rock album and sometimes even enjoying the beach.”
He’ll reach his optimal BMI index with a few more pounds lost...
He did a burger commercial jingle once. He needs to have some weekly big mac attacks...
Damn...just damn, That aint right.
It's become my calling card.
I think you might be attributing your life-altering ritual to the wrong guy. :-)
Ladies, beware!
Thanks for clearing that up for me. I've been wrong for 33 years on that one, holy smokes. Oh well, the cashiers still love it....at least I think they do.
I had a similar experience with the song “Afternoon Delight.” Though I don’t sing it out loud or anything. :) For years I thought it was sung by this old one-guy-two-girls 70’s country music trio called Dave & Sugar. When it was told to me that it was Starland Vocal Band, I protested. Ooops.
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