# Carly Simon Reveals She Has Parkinson’s Disease, Vows to Keep Working and Living Fully

Singer-songwriter Carly Simon has publicly disclosed her diagnosis with Parkinson’s disease. In her announcement, she emphasized that she remains active and continues to create music despite the condition. The news is significant given Simon’s iconic status in the music industry and brings awareness to living with Parkinson’s.

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## Sources

### Entertainment
- [Variety](https://variety.com/2026/music/news/carly-simon-parkinsons-disease-diagnosis-1236821716/) — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:15:35 +0000

### Health
- [The Guardian Health](https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/jul/27/carly-simon-parkinsons-disease) — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:15:45 GMT