Carly Simon Reveals Parkinson's Diagnosis Carly Simon's decision to share her Parkinson's diagnosis is a refreshingly candid move that underscores the importance of authenticity in public life.
At 83, she joins an estimated 153,000 people living with Parkinson's in the UK – a number expected to continue rising.
Simon describes Parkinson's as "unpredictable" and "sometimes frightening," echoing the experiences of countless others who live with this progressive disorder.