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 Opens Up About Parkinson’s Diagnosis and New Music
Carly Simon has revealed that she is living with Parkinson’s disease while recovering from successful surgery for skin cancer. In a letter shared with fans, the singer-songwriter explained that the condition has affected her movement, energy, motivation, and emotional health. Simon said she first noticed continuing mobility problems while recovering from several knee and hip replacement procedures related to arthritis. After receiving a formal d…
Carly Simon Says This Early Parkinson's Symptom Told Her 'Something More Was Going On'
Carly Simon has Parkinson’s disease — and her first symptoms were masked by another common condition. The iconic singer revealed her diagnosis in a lengthy statement yesterday, published on People and other outlets. In it, Simon shares that “the problems began” with arthritis in both knees and one hip. She got all three joints replaced, […]
1970s Pop Star Behind Iconic 2003 Movie Moment Shares Heartbreaking Double Diagnosis
Tragic news has hit for one of the most prominent pop stars of the 1970s. Carly Simon revealed she’s been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and a type of skin cancer. In a statement to Billboard, she opened up about her “relative silence” and the health battles she’s been battling in private. Ultimately, she’s learning how […] The post 1970s Pop Star Behind Iconic 2003 Movie Moment Shares Heartbreaking Double Diagnosis appeared first on VICE.
Fans Rally Around Carly Simon After She Reveals Parkinson's And Skin Cancer Diagnosis
Music legend Carly Simon has received an outpouring of support from fans after revealing a distressing diagnosis.Simon issued a statement July 27 explaining that she's been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, just months after having undergone treatments for skin cancer.She posted on Instagram about the "difficult, frustrating, and sometimes frightening" time she is going through, but also about how she is not allowing it to stop her: She has a …
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