Carly Simon 's remarkable career has been overshadowed by fresh health struggles after the legendary singer revealed she is living with Parkinson's disease , adding another heartbreaking chapter to a life already scarred by traumatic family loss, childhood troubles and turbulent relationships. A source told us: "Carly has faced more heartbreak than most people could imagine, but she has always found a way to channel pain into creativity. Parkinson's has changed her daily life, yet she remains determined to keep writing and recording. Even though her life so far has been in many ways tragic, she refuses to let the disease define who she is." She said: "The truth is, I've been learning how to live with Parkinson's disease."