Barry Manilow Shielded His Romance for 40 Years – Discover His Partner and Their Daughter
Music icon Barry Manilow is sharing details of his personal life, including his longtime partner, his family, and a recent health challenge. For decades, he kept this part of his life private from the public.
Manilow was briefly married to his high school sweetheart but has clarified this was unrelated to his sexuality. He instead focused on building his legendary music career, which spans over 40 years.
He has been in a relationship with Garry Kief, his manager, since 1978. The couple married privately in 2014. Manilow notes that while his sexuality was an open secret to those close to him, he initially hesitated to make a public announcement.
Together, Manilow and Kief raised Kief’s biological daughter, Kirsten. In 2023, Manilow celebrated becoming a grandfather when Kirsten adopted a baby girl.
Manilow recently faced a health scare. After battling bronchitis, doctors discovered a stage-one lung cancer spot. It was successfully treated with surgery, requiring no further therapy.
Despite this, Manilow continues to perform. He has completed recent charity concerts and has rescheduled farewell tour dates in several cities.
By opening up, Manilow is inviting fans into his world, highlighting the love, family, and music that define his life behind the spotlight.
