Carly Simon Reveals Parkinson's Diagnosis and Skin Cancer Treatment

WHO:

Billboard - Carly Simon, the legendary singer and songwriter, is 83 years old.

Variety - Carly Simon is best known for her 1972 hit "You're So Vain."

WHAT:

AP News - Carly Simon stated, "I began treatment, including taking medication to help with stiffness and other symptoms."

CNN - Carly Simon mentioned that she could not walk without "considerable help" at times.

CNN - Carly Simon stated, "It is not simply sadness or laziness. It is as though the part of the brain that sends out invitations to participate in life has temporarily misplaced the guest list."

CNN - Carly Simon expressed that music "has rescued me more times than I can count."

CNN - Carly Simon's new album, "Comes in Waves," is her first album of original songs since 2008.

Fox News - Carly Simon stated, "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 publicly."

Fox News - Carly Simon mentioned that she has "not stopped living" and has been quietly working on her new album, "Comes in Waves."

Fox News - Carly Simon expressed that "the surgery affected my appearance and made me more self-conscious about being seen in public."

Fox News - Carly Simon stated, "I do not consider Parkinson's a gift or a blessing. It is neither. It is difficult, frustrating and sometimes frightening."

Fox News - Carly Simon expressed gratitude, saying, "I am deeply grateful to my children, my family, my friends, my caregivers and the medical professionals who have helped me through this."

Fox News - Carly Simon stated, "These days I move more slowly, I lean on others more than I once did, and I have learned to accept that every day will look a little different. But I am still very much here."

AP News - Carly Simon stated, "I have been learning how to live with Parkinson’s disease."

Fox News - Carly Simon mentioned that her family and she "knew that something more was going on" before her diagnosis.

Fox News - Carly Simon explained that Parkinson's disease "can affect much more than the body," including causing "anxiety, depression, exhaustion and apathy."

Fox News - Carly Simon noted that she began treatment for her symptoms, including taking medication to help with stiffness.

AP News - Carly Simon's new album, "Comes in Waves," is set to be released on August 14, 2026.

Fox News - Carly Simon stated, "I have not stopped living, and I have not stopped working."

Fox News - Carly Simon mentioned that she has "not stopped living" and has been quietly working on her new album, "Comes in Waves."

Fox News - Carly Simon explained that her mobility issues began with arthritis in both knees and one hip, leading to three joint replacement surgeries.

Fox News - Carly Simon stated, "Parkinson's is different for everyone, and it can be unpredictable."

Fox News - Carly Simon expressed that "the surgery affected my appearance and made me more self-conscious about being seen in public."

Fox News - Carly Simon noted that she has learned to accept that "every day will look a little different."

Fox News - Carly Simon stated, "I eventually had all three joints replaced, out with the old and in with delicate bouquets of metal and plastic."

Fox News - Carly Simon shared that she struggled to stand from "low chairs and deep couches" without help, recalling, "Overstuffed furniture became my enemy."

AP News - Carly Simon mentioned that about 1 million Americans are living with Parkinson's disease, according to the Parkinson's Foundation.

AP News - Carly Simon began treatment, including taking medication to help with stiffness and other symptoms of Parkinson's disease.

AP News - Carly Simon stated, "There is no tidy or predictable schedule to the illness. It does not consult my calendar before deciding what kind of day I am going to have."

AP News - Carly Simon expressed that music has been a salve during her health struggles, stating, "Working on the music gave shape to days that did not always have much shape."

AP News - Carly Simon will release her new album, "Comes in Waves," on August 14, 2026, marking her first album of original songs since 2008.

Fox News - Carly Simon stated, "Between my mobility issues, the Parkinson's diagnosis, the surgery and the emotional effects of it all, withdrawing from public view was the most palatable reaction."

Fox News - Carly Simon mentioned, "I have always been more critical of my appearance than anyone else could possibly imagine (check out the irony of having written 'You're So Vain'), and this gave my inner critic quite a lot of new material."

Fox News - Carly Simon expressed gratitude, saying, "I am deeply grateful to my children, my family, my friends, my caregivers and the medical professionals who have helped me through this."

Fox News - Carly Simon stated, "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 publicly."

Fox News - Carly Simon mentioned that her mobility issues began with arthritis in both knees and one hip, leading to three joint replacement surgeries.

Fox News - Carly Simon described her struggle with mobility, stating, "Overstuffed furniture became my enemy," and that she had periods when she couldn't walk "without considerable help."

Fox News - Carly Simon underwent an extensive evaluation at the Mayo Clinic, where she was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.

Fox News - Carly Simon noted that Parkinson's can bring "anxiety, depression, exhaustion and apathy," explaining, "It is as though the part of the brain that sends out invitations to participate in life has temporarily misplaced the guest list."

Fox News - Carly Simon stated, "I do not consider Parkinson's a gift or a blessing. It is neither. It is difficult, frustrating and sometimes frightening."

Fox News - Carly Simon's new album, "Comes in Waves," is her first full-length album since 2008.

TMZ - Carly Simon has been diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease and skin cancer.

Variety - Carly Simon stated, "I have not stopped living and I have not stopped working."

Pitchfork - Carly Simon described her experience with Parkinson's, saying, "It is as though the part of the brain that sends out invitations to participate in life has temporarily misplaced the guest list."

Rolling Stone Music - Carly Simon mentioned, "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."

WHERE:

BBC News - Carly Simon revealed her health issues publicly, but specific locations were not mentioned.

WHEN:

AP News - Carly Simon will release her album "Comes in Waves" on August 14, 2026.

Variety - Carly Simon revealed her Parkinson's diagnosis in a statement made on a Monday.

WHY:

NY Post - Carly Simon indicated that her health problems began with arthritis in her knees and hip.

HOW:

Fox News - Carly Simon explained that she began treatment to help manage stiffness and other symptoms of Parkinson's disease.

Billboard - Carly Simon has received treatment for basal cell carcinoma on her face.

(UPDATED July 28, 2026 10:49 UTC)

Carly Simon has revealed that she has begun treatment, including medication, to help with stiffness and other symptoms that have made it difficult for her to walk without considerable help at times. She described her condition as more than just sadness or laziness, saying it feels like the part of her brain that invites her to participate in life has temporarily misplaced the guest list. In brighter news, Simon's new album, "Comes in Waves," marks her first collection of original songs since 2008, and she shared that music has rescued her more times than she can count.

(UPDATED July 28, 2026 05:51 UTC)

Carly Simon has opened up about her experience with Parkinson's disease, stating that it has taken her time to understand the diagnosis and decide how much to share publicly. Despite the challenges, she has been quietly working on her new album, "Comes in Waves," and expressed gratitude for the support from her family, friends, and medical professionals. Simon also acknowledged how the surgery has affected her appearance and made her more self-conscious, but emphasized that she continues to embrace life, saying, "I am still very much here."

(UPDATED July 27, 2026 22:20 UTC)

Carly Simon has opened up about her journey with Parkinson’s disease, revealing that she has been learning how to live with the condition. She shared that her family sensed something was amiss before her diagnosis and explained that Parkinson's can impact not just the body, but also lead to anxiety, depression, exhaustion, and apathy. In addition to starting treatment for her symptoms, including medication for stiffness, Simon's new album, "Comes in Waves," is set to be released on August 14, 2026.

(UPDATED July 27, 2026 21:19 UTC)

Carly Simon has shared that she has not stopped living or working, as she quietly develops her new album titled "Comes in Waves." She also opened up about her mobility issues, which began with arthritis in both knees and one hip, ultimately leading to three joint replacement surgeries. Simon emphasized that living with Parkinson's can be unpredictable and mentioned how her surgeries have made her more self-conscious about her appearance in public, but she has learned to accept that "every day will look a little different."

(UPDATED July 27, 2026 20:20 UTC)

Carly Simon has opened up about her health challenges, revealing that she has had all three joints replaced and struggles to get up from low chairs and deep couches, calling overstuffed furniture her enemy. She also shared that around 1 million Americans are living with Parkinson's disease and has begun treatment to manage her symptoms, emphasizing that the illness does not follow a predictable schedule. Despite these difficulties, Simon finds solace in her music, stating that working on her upcoming album, "Comes in Waves," which is set to be released on August 14, 2026, has helped give shape to her days.

(UPDATED July 27, 2026 19:23 UTC)

Carly Simon is set to release her new album titled "Comes in Waves" on August 14, 2026. This album will be her first collection of original songs since 2008, making it a highly anticipated return for fans. Stay tuned for more updates as the release date approaches!

(UPDATED July 27, 2026 17:29 UTC)

Carly Simon has opened up about her struggles with mobility issues and a Parkinson's diagnosis, stating that withdrawing from public view felt like the most manageable choice amid her challenges. She reflected on her lifelong critical view of her appearance, humorously noting that her situation has provided her inner critic with plenty of new material. In expressing her gratitude, Simon acknowledged the support of her children, family, friends, caregivers, and medical professionals who have been instrumental in her journey.

(UPDATED July 27, 2026 15:55 UTC)

Carly Simon has opened up about her recent diagnosis of Parkinson's disease, explaining that it took her time to understand and adjust to the condition. She shared her struggles with mobility, which began with arthritis in her knees and hip, leading to three joint replacement surgeries, and described how overstuffed furniture became a challenge for her. Simon's new album, "Comes in Waves," marks her first full-length release since 2008, as she navigates the difficulties of her diagnosis, stating, "I do not consider Parkinson's a gift or a blessing. It is neither."

(UPDATED July 27, 2026 14:52 UTC)

Carly Simon, the legendary singer and songwriter best known for her 1972 hit "You're So Vain," has been diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease and skin cancer. In her own words, Simon expressed that despite her health challenges, "I have not stopped living and I have not stopped working," while also sharing that her experience with Parkinson's feels like "the part of the brain that sends out invitations to participate in life has temporarily misplaced the guest list." She revealed that her health issues began with arthritis in her knees and hip, and she has undergone treatment for basal cell carcinoma on her face.