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Carly Simon has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, treated for skin cancer
The singer said she has been learning to live with the progressive neurological disorder while continuing to record a new album.
- On Monday, July 27, 2026, singer-songwriter Carly Simon revealed she has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, ending years of public absence to address her health complications.
- Simon, 83, explained that she withdrew from public view to manage mobility issues and basal cell carcinoma surgery while grappling with understanding the progressive neurological disorder.
- Despite her health challenges, Simon recorded a new album, "Comes in Waves," which is scheduled for release Aug. 14, demonstrating her continued commitment to music.
- "But I have not stopped living, and I have not stopped working," Simon said, emphasizing she is learning to accept the condition without surrendering something essential.
- Nearly 1.1 million Americans live with Parkinson's disease, with about 90,000 diagnosed annually, while the progressive disorder affects more than 120,000 people in Canada.
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Carly Simon Reveals Parkinson's & Cancer Diagnosis
Singer Carly Simon has opened up about her diagnosis with skin cancer and Parkinson’s Disease. In a statement, Simon revealed that she was “learning how to live” with the disease, and explained that it had taken “some time” to adjust to her Parkinson’s diagnosis. “Parkinson’s is different for everyone, and it can be unpredictable,” Simon […] The post Carly Simon Reveals Parkinson’s & Cancer Diagnoses appeared first on uInterview.
Sad news from Carly Simon: The US singer struggles with health problems. Nevertheless, she managed to record a new album.
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