Barry Manilow talks of 15 year battle with serious heart disease
Barry Manilow Singing legend Barry Manilow has revealed that he has been in a 15 year battle with a serious heart disease.
Talking about his condition for the first time, Manilow said that he has suffered from a condition commonly known as A-fib, which causes his heart to beat out of rhythm and can lead to heart attacks or strokes.
The 68 year old said, “When I first experienced A-fib more than 15 years ago, it was really scary. It felt like a fish flopping in my chest. I thought I knew all about the risks but it turns out I didn’t so I was really lucky I had such great doctors.”
Manilow has now signed up to a new initiative to educate on the disease called Get Back In Rhythm.
“The bottom line is AFib needs more awareness. Patients need more education. No One should settle for a life out rhythm.”
