Barry Manilow recovering after surgery on both hips
Barry Manilow was recovering at his Palm Springs home in a wheelchair following surgery on both hips, but should be walking by the end of the week, his publicist said.
“Being in a wheelchair would naturally be the case two days after surgery,” publicist Carol Marshall said. “He’s doing great. He’s still on a high from winning an Emmy.”
Manilow won an Emmy on Sunday night for outstanding individual performance in a variety or music programme.
On Monday, the 60-year-old singer underwent arthroscopic hip surgery at a Southern California hospital.
“He still has a good six weeks or so of physical therapy,” Marshall said. Following his recuperation, Manilow plans to return to his Las Vegas concert schedule.
The singer had postponed the surgery to repair cartilage tears in both hips so he could attend the Emmys. He performed Bandstand Boogie, the theme from Dick Clark’s American Bandstand television show as part of a tribute to Clark during the show.
