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Carly Simon Reveals Parkinson's and Cancer Diagnoses

Legendary American singer Carly Simon, 83, has publicly disclosed that she is battling both Parkinson's disease and cancer. She shared that these diagnoses have kept her out of the public eye but affirmed her continued commitment to living and working.

27 Jul, 11:59 — 27 Jul, 14:45
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BBCHigh1h ago

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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The GuardianMostly Factual1h ago

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.” Continue reading...

By Owen Myers

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Fox NewsMixed1h ago

'You're So Vain' singer Carly Simon says Parkinson's and cancer diagnoses kept her from public eye

"You're So Vain" singer Carly Simon reveals her Parkinson's disease diagnosis and basal cell carcinoma surgery, explaining why she withdrew from the public spotlight.

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varietyMostly Factual3h ago

Carly Simon Reveals Parkinson’s Disease Diagnosis: ‘I Have Not Stopped Living and I Have Not Stopped Working’

Carly Simon has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. The 83-year-old singer-songwriter, best known for her 1972 hit “You’re So Vain,” revealed the news on Monday in a statement (via People). “So many people have written to me, kindly wondering about my relative silence, asking how I am and what I have been doing. The truth […]

By Ellise Shafer

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hollywood-reporterMostly Factual1h ago

Carly Simon Reveals Parkinson’s Diagnosis: “I Have Not Stopped Living. I Have Not Stopped Working”

The 'You’re So Vain' singer has also been treated for skin cancer, as she explains her public absence to fans before the release of her latest album, 'Comes in Waves.'

By Etan Vlessing

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deadlineMostly Factual1h ago

Carly Simon Reveals Parkinson’s Diagnosis: “I Have Not Stopped Living”

Carly Simon has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, the Grammy-winner revealed Monday. “It has taken me some time to understand the diagnosis, to adjust to it and to decide how much I wanted to say about it,” Simon, 83, said in a statement to People. She added she is “still learning how to live with […]

By Denise Petski

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rolling-stoneMostly Factual4h ago

Carly Simon Reveals Parkinson’s Diagnosis: ‘I Have Not Stopped Living’

"Some days I’m so tired I can’t get the day moving at all. On others, it gives me a little more room to move, think, work, and feel like myself"

By Angie Martoccio

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billboardMostly Factual1h ago

Carly Simon Reveals Parkinson’s Disease Diagnosis: ‘I Am Still Very Much Here’

The legendary singer also told fans that she was treated for basal cell carcinoma on her face and that she's recorded a new album, Comes in Waves.

By Gil Kaufman

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tmzMixed2h ago

Carly Simon Reveals Parkinson's Disease, Cancer Diagnoses

Carly Simon is battling health issues on multiple fronts ... revealing she has been diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease and skin cancer. The "You're So Vain" singer announced the news over the weekend ... saying that along with her Parkinson's…

By TMZ Staff

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enewsMixed2h ago

Carly Simon Shares Cancer and Parkinson’s Disease Diagnoses

Carly Simon is shedding light on her personal health struggles. The “Nobody Does It Better” singer recently shared that she was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, noting that she wanted to...

By Kisha Forde

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