Carly Simon Reveals Parkinson's Diagnosis and New Album on the Way

Carly Simon has always had a way with words, and now she’s using them to share a deeply personal chapter of her life. The 83-year-old singer-songwriter recently announced she has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. In an open letter to fans, she described the exhaustion and apathy that come with the condition, along with the emotional toll it’s taken. She also revealed she underwent surgery for basal cell carcinoma on her face, which affected her self-confidence. It’s an honest and raw look at what it means to get older in the public eye.

But Carly isn’t letting any of this stop her. She’s set to release‘Comes in Waves’on August 14th, her first studio album of original material since 2008. She worked on it with her kids, Ben and Sally Taylor, along with longtime collaborators Paul Samwell-Smith and Frank Filipetti. Carly says making this record gave her a place to go without ever leaving the room. That sense of purpose through creativity is something a lot of folks can relate to, whether it’s writing, woodworking, or just spending time in the garden.

This story reminds us that life doesn’t stop throwing curveballs. But it also shows us that with a little grit and the people we love by our side, we can keep creating and keep living. What’s something you turn to when you need a reason to keep going? Let us know in the comments.