Barry Manilow hospitalized after oral surgery complication

Unclear whether 72-year-old American Jewish musician will be able to attend Grammy Awards on Feb. 15

By JTA 13 February 2016, 1:12 am

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Barry Manilow (photo credit: CC-BY-Weatherman90, Wikimedia Commons)

Barry Manilow was rushed back to Los Angeles after a performance in Memphis because of complications from emergency oral surgery this week, a statement on his website said.

The 72-year old American-Jewish musician, known for hits “Mandy,” “Can’t Smile Without You,” “Could It Be Magic” and “Copacabana,” performed in Memphis on Wednesday, Reuters reported Friday. His next two concerts were canceled and are being rescheduled.

“Following a triumphant sold-out concert in Memphis, Barry Manilow was rushed back to Los Angeles due to complications from emergency oral surgery that Manilow had on Monday,” the statement posted on the singer’s website and his Facebook page on Thursday said.

Manilow’s latest album “My Dream Duets” has been nominated for a Grammy Award. Winners will be announced at a ceremony in Los Angeles on Monday.

“At this time it is unclear if Manilow will be able to attend the Grammy Awards” on Feb. 15, the statement said.