We now have an update on folk music pioneer Linda Perhacs.
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Earlier this week, the 82-year-old had been reported missing. According to a social media post, the singer-songwriter was discharged from a residential care facility eight months ago. Friends have been unable to reach her.
The post concluded with a desperate plea: "Please help us locate Linda to ensure her wellbeing."
Rolling Stone shared an update today, July 30, from Perhacs' former manager Laurel Sterns regarding her whereabouts. We have the details below.
Where Is Linda Perhacs?
In the statement, Sterns shared that Perhacs "has been located and is safe."
"After a period of concern during which friends, collaborators, and members of the music community were unable to establish contact with Linda and had filed police reports accordingly, law enforcement has just confirmed that she has been found and is safe," it read.
"We extend our sincere thanks to everyone who helped amplify this effort by sharing information, reaching out with support, and expressing genuine care for Linda's well-being," the statement continued. "The overwhelming response from fans, fellow musicians, journalists, and the broader creative community has been a powerful reminder of the profound impact of Linda's music. We are especially grateful to the authorities for their assistance and to all those who worked behind the scenes to help bring clarity to this situation.
"At this time, we ask that Linda's privacy be respected as those close to her determine the best path forward. We hope this moment allows for compassion, healing, and continued support for an artist whose work has touched so many lives. Thank you again to everyone who stood with Linda and helped ensure that she was found safely."
Perhacs Is In a New Facility
In a seperate statement on Instagram, Sterns shared that Perhacs is "in a new care facility."
Perhacs was a dental hygienist in Beverly Hills before she was noticed by an Oscar-winning composer, Leonard Rosenman. Her debut album, Parallelograms, was released in 1970 but found its audience decades later. It continues to inspire many folk artists today.
