Carly Simon Reveals Parkinson's and Cancer Diagnoses

Singer-songwriter Carly Simon has revealed she has Parkinson's disease and was treated for basal cell carcinoma, a form of skin cancer. She said music has "rescued" her and vowed to keep singing.

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Carly Simon reveals Parkinson's diagnosis

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Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.

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CBS Published 27 July 2026

Carly Simon reveals Parkinson's diagnosis: "Learning how to live with it"

Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.

Sky Published 27 July 2026

Carly Simon reveals Parkinson's disease diagnosis

Singer Carly Simon has revealed she has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and cancer.

Guardian Published 27 July 2026

Carly Simon shares Parkinson’s disease diagnosis and says music has ‘rescued’ her

Singer-songwriter also had surgery to treat carcinoma on her face, leading her to ‘withdraw from public view’ The musician Carly Simon has revealed that she has Parkinson’s disease in a statement shared today. “So many people have written to me, kindly wondering about my relative silence, asking how I am and what I have been doing,” Simon said. “The truth is, I’ve been learning how to live with Parkinson’s disease.”…

BBC Published 27 July 2026

Carly Simon reveals Parkinson's diagnosis

The singer also reveals she has received treatment for skin cancer, but vows to keep singing.

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