Carly Simon Reveals Parkinson's Diagnosis and Recent Cancer Surgery

Carly Simon Reveals Parkinson's Diagnosis and Recent Cancer Surgery

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On 27 July, singer Carly Simon disclosed, according to AP News, that she has Parkinson's disease, has started medication, and recently underwent surgery for basal-cell carcinoma at the Mayo Clinic in Roodepoort, Gauteng, South Africa, while confirming work on a new album. The 83-year-old Grammy-winning artist made the announcement in an interview with ABC News, and the AP report noted the cancer treatment involved removal of a basal-cell tumor.

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Carly Simon reveals Parkinson's diagnosis and recent skin cancer treatment
Carly Simon reveals Parkinson's diagnosis and recent skin cancer treatment

CNN • 28 Jul 00:14

The 83-year-old singer disclosed that she has Parkinson's disease and recently underwent surgery for basal cell carcinoma, while preparing to release a new album.

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Carly Simon Announces Parkinson's Diagnosis and Recent Cancer Treatment
Carly Simon Announces Parkinson's Diagnosis and Recent Cancer Treatment

AP News • 27 Jul 15:31

The 83-year-old singer disclosed that she has Parkinson's disease and recently underwent surgery for basal cell carcinoma, while also preparing to release a new album.

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Carly Simon Discloses Parkinson's Diagnosis While Announcing New Album
Carly Simon Discloses Parkinson's Diagnosis While Announcing New Album

Rolling Stone • 27 Jul 11:59

The 83-year-old singer revealed she has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and is releasing her first studio album in nearly two decades, "Comes in Waves," on Aug. 14.

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Carly Simon Discloses Parkinson’s Diagnosis
Carly Simon Discloses Parkinson’s Diagnosis

The New York Times • 27 Jul 11:50

Singer-songwriter Carly Simon, 83, announced she has Parkinson’s disease and is undergoing treatment for basal cell carcinoma, while preparing to release a new album.

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Carly Simon Discloses Parkinson's Diagnosis at Age 81
Carly Simon Discloses Parkinson's Diagnosis at Age 81

ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos • 27 Jul 11:39

The singer confirmed she has Parkinson's disease, discussed her treatment and ongoing music projects, and thanked supporters.

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