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Barry Manilow rushed to hospital again

The singer had a second emergency surgery and has been banned from singing, talking or rapping.

Barry Manilow has had his second round of emergency surgery in a week.

The 72-year-old star had oral surgery on Monday but was rushed back to hospital just days later suffering complications.

After a second surgery he is believed to be doing well, but cannot speak or sing for at least 48 hours.

“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,” a statement read.

“Manilow’s concerts in Highland Heights (KY) scheduled for tonight and Nashville (Feb. 12) are being rescheduled with new dates to be announced shortly.”

Manilow is in the middle of his One Last Time – One Last Tour show.

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