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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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Right-leaningCarly Simon reveals cancer treatment amid Parkinson’s disease diagnosis: ‘STILL VERY MUCH HERE’
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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 "Carly Simon reveals cancer treatment amid Parkinson’s disease diagnosis: ‘STILL VERY MUCH...".
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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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Right / center-right'You're So Vain' singer Carly Simon says Parkinson's and cancer diagnoses kept her from public eye
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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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Washington's Top News (WTOP)News report · Jul 27, 2:58 PM
Carly Simon has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, treated for skin cancer
“You’re So Vain” singer Carly Simon has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and was recently treated for skin cancer, the singer shared in a statement provided to The Associated Press.
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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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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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WMUR9 (Hearst, Manchester NH)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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BBC WorldNews 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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WJW FOX8 (Nexstar, Cleveland)News report · Jul 27, 1:39 PM
'It can be unpredictable': Carly Simon reveals Parkinson's diagnosis
Carly Simon announced Monday that she's navigating life amid a Parkinson's disease diagnosis.
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Metro UKNews report · Jul 27, 1:30 PM
Carly Simon, 83, announces Parkinson’s and cancer diagnoses but vows she ‘won’t stop living’
The You're So Vain singer became so self-conscious that she retreated from public life.
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UPIWire story · Jul 27, 1:12 PM
'You're So Vain" singer Carly Simon says she has Parkinson's disease
Singer Carly Simon, 83, announced Monday that she has been living with Parkinson's disease and underwent surgery for basal cell carcinoma.
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Toronto SunNews report · Jul 27, 1:04 PM
Carly Simon reveals cancer treatment amid Parkinson’s disease diagnosis: ‘STILL VERY MUCH HERE’
'It is as though the part of the brain that sends out invitations to participate in life has temporarily misplaced the guest list'
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