Carly Simon, 83, announces Parkinson’s and cancer diagnoses but vows she ‘won’t stop living’

Carly Simon has revealed the health struggles that led to her retreating from public life (Picture: Clint Spaulding/Penske Media via Getty Images)

American musician Carly Simon has opened up about her health following years out of the spotlight.

The 83-year-old You’re So Vain singer issued a statement to fans, confirming that she has Parkinson’s disease and was previously diagnosed with a form of cancer.

‘So many people have written to me, kindly wondering about my relative silence, asking how I am and what I have been doing. The truth is, I’ve been learning how to live with Parkinson’s disease,’ she began in her personal message.

‘It has taken me some time to understand the diagnosis, to adjust to it, and to decide how much I wante...