This year’s Christmas Show at the Moon River Theater in Branson, won’t have its usual fare.
Singer Andy Williams has bladder cancer, is undergoing treatment and plans to return to performing in 2012, he said.
“You may have read or heard that I have bladder cancer. It’s true and I’m currently undergoing treatment to deal with it,” Williams said in a statement.
The singer also told fans at a concert in Branson, Missouri, Saturday night that he has cancer.[adsenseyu1]

“That is no longer a death sentence. People with cancer are getting through this thing,” Williams said.

Williams told fans he plans on beating the disease. He has already scheduled chemotherapy sessions.

Williams, 83, shared the news during his Christmas Show at the Moon River Theater, which he founded in 1992, according to the theater’s website. “Moon River” was one of Williams’ most popular songs.

The description of Williams’ Christmas Show on his website lists several guest stars, and notes that “due to health reasons, Andy may not make a live appearance in his Christmas Show.”

In his statement, the singer said he plans to return to performing in 2012.

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