Carly Simon has Parkinson's disease and underwent surgery for basal cell carcinoma, a form of skin cancer.The "You're So Vain" singer told People magazine in a statement published July 27 why she had recently stayed out of the spotlight."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," the 83-year-old told the outlet."Parkinson's is different for everyone, and it can be unpredictable.
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."MICHAEL J.
FOX SAYS GOING PUBLIC WITH PARKINSON'S WAS 'HELL' ON WIFE TRACY POLLANOn July 27, 2026, Carly Simon told People magazine in a statement that she has Parkinson’s disease and underwent surgery for basal cell carcinoma, a form of skin cancer."I have not stopped living, and I have not stopped working," she told the outlet.
(Jack Mitchell/Getty Images)"The problems began with arthritis in both knees and one hip," the star shared."I eventually had all three joints replaced, out with the old and in with delicate bouquets of metal and plastic.
After three replacement surgeries, I assumed my difficulty walking was simply an unfortunate and rather ironic part of the recovery process."According to Simon, her mobility continued to worsen.She struggled to stand from "low chairs and deep couches" without someone offering help.
"Overstuffed furniture became my enemy," she recalled.There were periods when she couldn't walk "without considerable help."Simon knew something was wrong.WATCH: DEBORAH W.
BROOKS COMMENDS MICHAEL J.FOX FOR HIS 'COURAGE' TO LIVE OPENLY WITH PARKINSON'SIt wasn't until she underwent an extensive evaluation at the Mayo Clinic that Simon was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
She soon began treatment to help manage stiffness and other symptoms."Parkinson's is usually associated with movement, tremors and balance, but it can affect much more...