Carly Simon goes public with Parkinson's diagnosis, plans to keep creating music

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Carly Simon goes public with Parkinson's diagnosis, plans to keep creating music
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Carly Simon, 81, announced she has Parkinson's disease after years of mobility issues linked to earlier health problems. Diagnosed at the Mayo Clinic and started treatment to manage symptoms; she emphasizes the condition's variability and lack of a cure. Despite health challenges, she remains active creatively, including a new album, Comes in Waves, set for release Aug. 14, and expresses gratitude to family and caregivers.

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