Archive · 27 Jul 2026
Carly Simon Reveals Parkinson’s and Cancer Battles
Carly Simon, the famous singer known for songs like 'You’re So Vain,' recently shared that she has been dealing with Parkinson’s disease and had surgery for skin cancer on her face.
She explained that these health issues made it hard for her to move around and even made her feel self-conscious about her appearance.
Despite these challenges, she has been working on a new album called 'Comes in Waves.'
Carly is grateful for the support of her family, friends, and medical team.
She wanted to share her story to let people know she is still here and to thank everyone who has been concerned about her.
Carly Simon revealed she has Parkinson’s disease and underwent surgery for basal cell carcinoma.
Her health struggles led her to withdraw from public life while she learned to manage her conditions.
She has been working on a new album called 'Comes in Waves' during this time.
Carly expressed gratitude towards her family, friends, caregivers, and medical professionals for their support.
She shared her story to address public concern and raise awareness about her health journey.
- Who
- Carly Simon
- What
- Revealed diagnoses of Parkinson’s disease and basal cell carcinoma
- When
- Recently disclosed in a statement
- Where
- Statement published by PEOPLE
- Why
- To address public concern and raise awareness
Public Disclosure
Privacy
Public Awareness
Public Disclosure
Carly Simon chose to disclose her health struggles to raise awareness about Parkinson’s disease and basal cell carcinoma.
Privacy
Some may argue that personal health struggles should remain private to maintain personal boundaries.
- Age
- 83
- Diagnoses
- Parkinson’s disease, basal cell carcinoma
- Treatment
- Medication, surgery
- Album
- Comes in Waves
- Support System
- Family, friends, caregivers, medical professionals