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WDSU New Orleans (Hearst)News report · Jul 27, 2:24 PM
Carly Simon, 'You're So Vain' singer, reveals Parkinson's disease and cancer diagnoses
"You're So Vain" singer Carly Simon has revealed that she has Parkinson's disease.
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Carly Simon, 'You're So Vain' singer, reveals Parkinson's disease and cancer diagnoses
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Left-leaningCenter-leftCarly Simon reveals Parkinson's diagnosis: "Learning how to live with it"
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What happened "You're So Vain" singer Carly Simon has revealed that she has Parkinson's disease.
The headline split The left frames it as "Carly Simon reveals Parkinson's diagnosis: "Learning how to live with it"". The right frames it as "Music Icon Reveals Parkinson’s Diagnosis, Skin Cancer Surgery".
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Left / center-leftCarly Simon reveals Parkinson's diagnosis: "Learning how to live with it"
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CenterCarly Simon, 'You're So Vain' singer, reveals Parkinson's disease and cancer diagnoses
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Global News (Canada)News report · Jul 27, 3:55 PM
Singer Carly Simon reveals Parkinson’s disease and cancer diagnoses
'I do not consider Parkinson's a gift or a blessing. It is neither. It is difficult, frustrating, and sometimes frightening,' the 'You're So Vain' singer said in a statement.
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The Belfast TelegraphNews report · Jul 27, 3:20 PM
Singer Carly Simon diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and skin cancer
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Independent Journal ReviewNews report · Jul 27, 3:18 PM
Music Icon Reveals Parkinson’s Diagnosis, Skin Cancer Surgery
Carly Simon has revealed that she has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and recently underwent surgery to treat basal cell carcinoma, a type of skin cancer. According to Fox News, the...
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KTLA5 (Nexstar, Los Angeles)News report · Jul 27, 3:12 PM
Carly Simon reveals Parkinson's disease and cancer diagnoses
Singer-songwriter Carly Simon revealed she's been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease while being treated for basal cell carcinoma. Simon, who has long been away from the spotlight, revealed...
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CBS News - USNews report · Jul 27, 3:06 PM
Carly Simon reveals Parkinson's diagnosis: "Learning how to live with it"
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
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WBIR10 (Tegna, Knoxville)News report · Jul 27, 2:48 PM
Carly Simon reveals she's been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease
The "You're So Vain" singer opened up about her health struggles as she's set to release her first album of original songs in nearly 20 years.
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WFMY News 2 (Tegna, Greensboro)News report · Jul 27, 2:48 PM
Carly Simon reveals she's been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease
The "You're So Vain" singer opened up about her health struggles as she's set to release her first album of original songs in nearly 20 years.
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KING5 (Tegna, Seattle)News report · Jul 27, 2:48 PM
Carly Simon reveals she's been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease
The "You're So Vain" singer opened up about her health struggles as she's set to release her first album of original songs in nearly 20 years.
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KSDK 5 On Your Side (Tegna, St. Louis)News report · Jul 27, 2:48 PM
Carly Simon reveals she's been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease
The "You're So Vain" singer opened up about her health struggles as she's set to release her first album of original songs in nearly 20 years.
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WUSA9 (Tegna, Washington DC)News report · Jul 27, 2:48 PM
Carly Simon reveals she's been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease
The "You're So Vain" singer opened up about her health struggles as she's set to release her first album of original songs in nearly 20 years.
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KARE11 (Tegna, Minneapolis)News report · Jul 27, 2:48 PM
Carly Simon reveals she's been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease
The "You're So Vain" singer opened up about her health struggles as she's set to release her first album of original songs in nearly 20 years.
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WCNC Charlotte (Tegna)News report · Jul 27, 2:48 PM
Carly Simon reveals she's been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease
The "You're So Vain" singer opened up about her health struggles as she's set to release her first album of original songs in nearly 20 years.
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KGW8 (Tegna, Portland OR)News report · Jul 27, 2:48 PM
Carly Simon reveals she's been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease
The "You're So Vain" singer opened up about her health struggles as she's set to release her first album of original songs in nearly 20 years.
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WWL-TV 4 (Tegna, New Orleans)News report · Jul 27, 2:48 PM
Carly Simon reveals she's been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease
The "You're So Vain" singer opened up about her health struggles as she's set to release her first album of original songs in nearly 20 years.
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WVEC 13News Now (Tegna, Norfolk)News report · Jul 27, 2:48 PM
Carly Simon reveals she's been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease
The "You're So Vain" singer opened up about her health struggles as she's set to release her first album of original songs in nearly 20 years.
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Fox NewsNews report · Jul 27, 2:45 PM
'You're So Vain' singer Carly Simon says Parkinson's and cancer diagnoses kept her from public eye
"You're So Vain" singer Carly Simon reveals her Parkinson's disease diagnosis and basal cell carcinoma surgery, explaining why she withdrew from the public spotlight.
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WCVB Boston (Hearst)News report · Jul 27, 2:24 PM
Carly Simon, 'You're So Vain' singer, reveals Parkinson's disease and cancer diagnoses
"You're So Vain" singer Carly Simon has revealed that she has Parkinson's disease.
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WTAE Pittsburgh (Hearst)News report · Jul 27, 2:24 PM
Carly Simon, 'You're So Vain' singer, reveals Parkinson's disease and cancer diagnoses
"You're So Vain" singer Carly Simon has revealed that she has Parkinson's disease.
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WBAL Baltimore (Hearst)News report · Jul 27, 2:24 PM
Carly Simon, 'You're So Vain' singer, reveals Parkinson's disease and cancer diagnoses
"You're So Vain" singer Carly Simon has revealed that she has Parkinson's disease.
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KCRA3 Sacramento (Hearst)News report · Jul 27, 2:24 PM
Carly Simon, 'You're So Vain' singer, reveals Parkinson's disease and cancer diagnoses
"You're So Vain" singer Carly Simon has revealed that she has Parkinson's disease.
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WISN12 Milwaukee (Hearst)News report · Jul 27, 2:24 PM
Carly Simon, 'You're So Vain' singer, reveals Parkinson's disease and cancer diagnoses
"You're So Vain" singer Carly Simon has revealed that she has Parkinson's disease.
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WLWT Cincinnati (Hearst)News report · Jul 27, 2:24 PM
Carly Simon, 'You're So Vain' singer, reveals Parkinson's disease and cancer diagnoses
"You're So Vain" singer Carly Simon has revealed that she has Parkinson's disease.
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WGAL8 (Hearst, Lancaster)News report · Jul 27, 2:24 PM
Carly Simon, 'You're So Vain' singer, reveals Parkinson's disease and cancer diagnoses
"You're So Vain" singer Carly Simon has revealed that she has Parkinson's disease.
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WXII12 (Hearst, Greensboro)News report · Jul 27, 2:24 PM
Carly Simon, 'You're So Vain' singer, reveals Parkinson's disease and cancer diagnoses
"You're So Vain" singer Carly Simon has revealed that she has Parkinson's disease.
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WYFF4 (Hearst, Greenville)News report · Jul 27, 2:24 PM
Carly Simon, 'You're So Vain' singer, reveals Parkinson's disease and cancer diagnoses
"You're So Vain" singer Carly Simon has revealed that she has Parkinson's disease.
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WMTW8 (Hearst, Portland ME)News report · Jul 27, 2:24 PM
Carly Simon, 'You're So Vain' singer, reveals Parkinson's disease and cancer diagnoses
"You're So Vain" singer Carly Simon has revealed that she has Parkinson's disease.
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KMBC9 (Hearst, Kansas City)News report · Jul 27, 2:24 PM
Carly Simon, 'You're So Vain' singer, reveals Parkinson's disease and cancer diagnoses
"You're So Vain" singer Carly Simon has revealed that she has Parkinson's disease.
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WGAL Susquehanna / KOAT7 (Hearst, Albuquerque)News report · Jul 27, 2:24 PM
Carly Simon, 'You're So Vain' singer, reveals Parkinson's disease and cancer diagnoses
"You're So Vain" singer Carly Simon has revealed that she has Parkinson's disease.
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WMUR Hearst WLKY32 (Louisville)News report · Jul 27, 2:24 PM
Carly Simon, 'You're So Vain' singer, reveals Parkinson's disease and cancer diagnoses
"You're So Vain" singer Carly Simon has revealed that she has Parkinson's disease.
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The Seattle TimesNews report · Jul 27, 2:23 PM
Carly Simon has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, treated for skin cancer
Carly Simon, 83, the singer known for “You're So Vain,” has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. She shared the news in response to recent questions.
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Sky NewsNews report · Jul 27, 2:17 PM
Carly Simon reveals Parkinson's disease diagnosis
Singer Carly Simon has revealed she has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and cancer.
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BBC NewsNews report · Jul 27, 2:04 PM
Carly Simon reveals Parkinson's diagnosis
The singer also reveals she has received treatment for skin cancer, but vows to keep singing.
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