Why It took me so long to come out as GAY - 73 year old American singer, Barry Manilow

For many decades, legendary American singer, Barry Manilow kept his sexuality a secret for fear of how fans might react.

He married his longtime partner and manager, Garry Klef in a secret wedding in 2014 before coming out in 2015. In his recent interview with People's Magazine, Barry explained why it took him several years to come out.

“I thought I would be disappointing them if they knew I was gay. So I never did anything. When they found out that Garry and I were together, they were so happy. The reaction was so beautiful strangers commenting" he said.