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Carly Simon is a famous American singer. She is 83 years old. On Monday, she said she has Parkinson's disease. Parkinson's is an illness of the brain. It makes it hard to move.
First, Simon had pain in her hip and knees. Then doctors found Parkinson's. People with this illness often shake. Their arms and legs feel stiff. They move slowly.
There is no cure. But medicine can help. Simon takes medicine for stiff muscles. She also made new music. She said music helps her a lot. She wants people to know she is still here.
