Singer-songwriter Carly Simon has revealed she has Parkinson's disease and recently underwent surgery for basal cell carcinoma, a form of skin cancer, explaining why she has largely stayed out of the public eye. The "You're So Vain" hitmaker shared the news in a statement to People magazine, offering fans a rare personal update on her health after a period of relative silence. The disclosure matters as it sheds light on the wellbeing of one of pop music's most enduring and celebrated songwriters.

Simon's statement, published on 27 July, did not detail the timeline of her diagnoses but confirmed both conditions as the reason for her reduced public presence. Basal cell carcinoma is generally considered a treatable and slow-growing form of skin cancer, while Parkinson's is a progressive neurological condition affecting movement; the singer joins other public figures, including actor Michael J. Fox, who have spoken openly about living with the latter.